I had never heard of this guy before but apparently he’s quite the man in the alternative folk scene in New York. And listening to the twelve songs on “The Wheel” it’s not hard to figure out why.
Opener “Hold Me Back” is an amazing song that immediately rivals The Wallflowers’ best. Unlike Jakob Dylan, Vladeck is not related by blood to Bawb. But he’s clearly influenced by the man as can be heard on “The Songs You Inspire”, a song that not only won an international songwriting competition, but also comes with a mean harmonica interlude.
Next to the harmonica, Vladeck also knows his way around an acoustic guitar, a ukulele and yes, a banjo. And when it comes to lyrics, he’s just as adapt at describing a slice of life as Ike Reilly. Some of the songs here sound kinda naked and I’d love to hear them in a fuller and more arranged version, but there’s no denying the man’s capacity to write a great song.
Score: 7 out of 10
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