Adrianne Lenker & Buck Meek – a-sides

Review

There's just something about the sound of a good acoustic guitar that can really grab you, like a gentle hand pulling you into the center of a story. That's exactly what Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek do on their album "a-sides."

When this album first started playing, I felt like I was sinking into a soft armchair, really ready to lose myself. The song "Jonathan," with that simple melody and Adrianne's voice drifting through it, just sets the stage for a thoughtful journey. The way the music intertwines between Adrianne's words and Buck's guitar feels so natural, like they're speaking a secret language only they understand.

Each song tells a unique story, but they're all laced with a similar thread of wistfulness and longing. It's in those quiet moments, like the delicate strings picking away during "Miss Misty" or the haunting melody of "Yuki Onna," that you really feel the depth of their connection as musicians and as friends. - Lexi