Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Bring Us Into Daylight

Eisly is a family band (four siblings and a cousin) based out of Tyler, TX. Their sophomore effort Combinations (released last year) retains familiar sounds and themes heard on their debut. More of the same, at least in this case, is not a bad thing.

Their style features typical pop elements with hints of alt-country and folk. Along with endearing vocals from Sherri and Staci DuPree, their songs are dreamy and lilting. For the longest time, I couldn't get enough of Come Clean. The song is a beautiful ballad about distrust, with an underlying aching theme. Despite the subject, you can't help but sing along.

Now I'm hooked on the title track, with soft strings and trumpets pushing the vocals to the forefront. It's an elegant love song devoid of any triteness. Makes me wish I weren't single!




If you like what you hear, check out more songs + tour dates (they kick it off in Houston, TX on April 1st) over on their MySpace page. Or buy the album using one of the links below:

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