(Epic)
Seattle has been privy to Satchel's wonderful sense of style and grace for a long time. Now, it's time for everyone else to get the chance. With The Family , Satchel brings a collection of charming and enthralling tunes to a national audience.
The entire CD plays more like a love letter to one who is almost lost...but not quite. Songs like "Without Love" and "Breathe Deep" only strengthen the feeling of romance that carries through the entire piece. Anyone familiar enough with (vocalist and writer) Sean Smith's style will attest to the traditional, yet unique manner in which all his songs are composed. The production value helps everything flow together in the way many contemporary collections sorely lack.
The most heart catching tune is "Time 'O' Year". Starting out with birds chirping and melting slowly to a smooth pounding of piano. This one is a tearjerker.
The Family is by far Satchel's strongest testament of their talent; a collection of well thought out, charming and sweet songs. Where most musicians are still looking for the sound that will make their mark, Satchel has found it and run in directions many thought extinct.
