Review
Let me tell you about 'Stars and Satellites' by Trampled by Turtles. This album is a real game-changer for the band, and I'm totally here for it. They holed up in a log cabin near Duluth to record it, and you can almost feel the cozy vibes seeping through the speakers. It's like they took their usual punk-bluegrass sound and gave it a chill pill, resulting in something more introspective and, dare I say, mature.
Now, don't get me wrong - they haven't lost their edge. They've just found a way to blend their bluegrass roots with indie folk and alt-country in a way that's absolutely magical. Some of the slower tracks like 'Alone' really tug at the heartstrings, while 'Walt Whitman' still gets your toes tapping. And can we talk about those guest appearances? The cello and lap steel guitar additions are *chef's kiss*.
What really gets me is how well this album did on the charts. Debuting at No. 32 on the Billboard Top 200? That's no small feat for a band that started out playing in small-town bars. And their TV appearances on Letterman and Ferguson? Talk about making it big! It just goes to show that when you pour your heart into your music and aren't afraid to evolve, people will sit up and take notice. 'Stars and Satellites' is the kind of album that stays with you long after the last note fades away. - Sienna
