Whereas predecessor “Born On Flag Day” was more of a rambunctious countryrocker, “The Black Dirt Sessions” shows a more introvert side of Deer Tick. This band around singer/songwriter John McCauley restrains itself this time around and lets the acoustic guitars and piano take center stage. It however doesn’t mean that the songs are any less powerful or attractive.
McCauley manages to reign you in with his gritty voice that expresses nothing but sincerity and honesty and on songs like “Goodbye, Dear Friend” and “Christ Jesus” I actually felt a lump rise in my throat. And then there’s “Mange” halfway through the album, one single song that already warrants the purchase of the entire album.
Recorded at the same time as predecessor “Born On Flag Day”, “The Black Dirt Sessions” show a different side of the band and one can only applaud the band’s versatility and it makes me wonder what they’ll be up to next. I’m already looking forward to hearing it!
Score: 7.5 out of 10
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