Soundtrack to the End by Communist Daughter
LABEL: Grain Belt Records

Poignant lyrics layered over stripped down acoustic guitars, form the foundation of Soundtrack To The End, the latest release from Minnesota folk rockers Communists Daughter. Tastefully recorded instruments assume their appropriate role as backing tracks to catchy, have-I-heard-this-before, vocal melodies. Shimmering organ sounds on “Not The Kid” and the occasional lead guitar line for “Oceans” make their presence known only when the song calls for it. Communist Daughter is at its best when writing acoustic heartfelt songs, but they also demonstrate the ability to rock out. The best example of this is “Fortunate Son,” where they strap on some electric instruments, step up the tempo, while maintaining the ability to write a meaningful song.

The soothing blend of lead vocalist Johnny Solomon and background female vocalist Molly Moore are the focus throughout the album. On the title track “Soundtrack To The End” they harmoniously compliment each other, giving the allusion of one big beautiful voice. When blended together the two possess the ability to deliver melancholy messages “the life I wanted years ago was maybe not the life I should have found,” in such a sweet way it feels emotionally uplifting. Overall, Soundtrack To The End is an indie folk album written from a very real and raw emotional place. It feels like it means as much to the band as it will for the fans that listen to it.


REVIEWED BY JOSEPH ALLEN
JOSEPH'S FAVORITE TRACKS: “Speed Of Sound” • “Tumbleweed” • “Oceans”
Joseph co-owns Traitor’s Gate, a music and audio recording studio