Buxton

Add Date: January 24 

Artist: Buxton

Album: Nothing Here Seems Strange

Label: New West

Genre: Folk, indie rock

Comments: Buxton's debut album on New West, Nothing Here Seems Strange, may draw fans of Blitzen Trapper, The Avett Brothers and Megafaun in for a listen. The album begins sonically, which betrays Buxton's decidedly folk/indie rock sound, immediately made apparent by the banjo that takes the reins in the first track. Nothing terribly new here; however, the lead vocalist's breaking and twanging melodies will attract attention. But for listeners of the aforementioned bands, Buxton is sure to please.

The premier track is undoubtedly "Boy of Nine", with its punching bass drum breaking from beneath the banjo rhythms. Try tracks 6, 3 and 8 on for size.