21st Century Pioneer

The first thing that strikes you when the Wrenfields' 21st Century Pioneer begins to play are the intricate guitar harmonies that are strikingly reminiscent of the Allman Brothers' tune "Ramblin' Man"; soon after this you begin to hear the articulate and gifted delivery of John Pyro, whose thoughtful lyrics resonate with a profoundly gifted play on words. The music of the Wrenfields might be considered alt-country, or something of the like, but there's something about this recording that reminds you of the folky, yet electric offering that Phish produced with 1994's critically acclaimed Hoist. The Wrenfields' 21st Century Pioneer is an excellently produced and performed recording, one that showcases an excellent ensemble craftily creating fantastic music that demonstrates their stellar musicianship and their togetherness as a cohesive performing ensemble. This recording is both organic and alive. You can almost feel the band enjoying themselves all throughout this recording. It's as if the band's passion and excitement for their music might actually jump out of the speakers. This is a fantastic disc.