By SoDak
While it is winter, and has been a bit cold, where I live, William Tyler’s Goes West makes me feel as if spring is here. In my mind, I can see the greens from daffodils emerging from the soil and hear birds chirping, as they feast on worms. There is a warmth that runs throughout these instrumental songs. Goes West is Tyler’s fourth solo record. His acoustic guitar remains at the center of all the songs, but a variety of other instruments accompany Tyler, making this a very full sounding record. The first song, “Alpine Star,” starts with the acoustic guitar, but it takes on a different vibe as the drums and bass join in, adding a slightly trippy bounce, similar to the feeling on some early songs by the Meat Puppets. On “Fail Safe,” there are wonderful moments where the acoustic and electric guitars merge and dance around each other. The sound on this record is expansive, allowing for contemplation and levity. The song, “Man in a Hurry,” is quite beautiful, even as the electric guitar creates a tension here and there. This record makes me happy that I have moments to enjoy music.
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