Music critics are falling all over themselves on these guys, as they are true modern troubadours. Blind Pilot follows a folk pop that draws from both Elliot Smith and Death Cab for Cutie. These Portland natives, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski will charm you with the big hit "Go On Say It" (it was a featured Itunes free single last year). Fans of alt. folk pop will enjoy the simple acoustic beauty of the gentle strummed "Paint Or Pollen" and the muti-tracked sobering vocals on "Poor Boy." One can't always get around the obscure lyrics, but the quality musicianship and haunting atmosphere bring to mind a few rustic settings from the banjo accented "Oviedo" to the shuffling "Two Towns From Me". Fans of The Jayhawks, Jens Lekman and Snow Patrol will all be comfortable with this one. Blind Pilot is currently wrapping up a summer tour, which included opening slots for The Decemberists, Andrew Bird and the British rock band Gomez.
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