Everybody loves a good ghost story. When that story is told through delightful lyrics and accompanied by myriad instruments, from banjo to glockenspiel to harmonium to synthesizer, it becomes even more irresistible. The songs on Weathervanes are spun from childhood memories and dream journals, centering on the idea of a young boy in love with the ghost who inhabits the old house he lives in. Some songs fit the theme better than others, but, together, they paint a dreamy, spectral picture.
My first introduction to the Freelance Whales was "Generator (First Floor)," a song I stumbled upon accidentally but was instantly captivated by. I watched their tiny little desk concert over and over and over again:
And, then, even though I heard mixed review of Weathervanes from a friend, I decided to purchase it, and I haven't regretted it. Their music is light and airy and reflects the playful nature of the band who spent their earliest days busking the streets of New York. At other times, the songs tend toward the more reflective and melancholic, like "Location," on which lead singer Judah Dadone reflects on the "tinder box we live in / and what a flammable heart I've been given."
If you haven't yet, do yourself a favor and download "Generator (Second Floor)" for free here. And then think about getting the rest of the album too.
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