The Acorn
, led by
Rolf Carlos Klausener
, is very thoughtful, deliberate and at times haunting. Think of the best of worlds encompassed by
Bright Eyes
,
Under Byen
and
Bruce Springsteen
and a song like the dark, mysterious and hushed
"Heirlooms"
immediately comes to life. Soft and melodic before slowly gaining a harder tone, the track morphs into a tension-filled coda that never breaks through the surface. And while
Tin Fist
might only be a six-song EP, this song exemplifies the strength of the effort.
"Dents (Glory, Pt.1)"
has a distinct folksy nature that gently pushes it along, resembling a fine Appalachian tune that might have been attempted in
Wilco
's earlier incarnations. Following a warm
"Brokered Heart"
which has ample twists and turns,
the Acorn
show another side of themselves with the melodic
pop
oozing out of
"Feral Chile"
that sounds like
XTC
influenced by
dance-rock
. Carrying on this momentum is the joyful
"Spring Thaw"
that has the same bounce and panache as songs by
the Diableros
the Arcade Fire
. ~ Jason MacNeil