The Alialujah Choir
The Alialujah Choir
Jealous Butcher

Links:

Alialujah Choir Official Site
Alialujah Choir on Facebook

Many times members from various bands who conjoin to form a singularity often make the mistake that super groups or micro groups for this matter, get lost in the translation and what starts out sounding like a great idea, ends up to be a bad one. But for the Alialujah Choir, the choice is a good one

Combine Adam Shearer and Alia Farah of Weinland and Adam Selzer of Norfolk & Western and M. Ward and these three members make up The Alialujah Choir, a gentle folk trio who create just as much an identity as they represent their counterparts.

Not to downplay the lyrical aptitude of this band, but with the vocal harmonizing being a highlight, they could sing about any topic and still make it sound good. You don’t have to even listen to a word they are singing to enjoy this album as it all blends into the music so well, the vocals become an instrument.

The music is simple, letting each piece glimmer in its glory. Being a fan of both Norfolk & Western and Weinland, I enjoy the Sunday hangover sincerity of these songs. The care given to songs like an introspective number like “Way Too Soon,” or simple observation of social life on “The Laundry Song.” Every song gives a perspective to pop culture through the lens of antique styles and acoustic meanderings.

Their debut album is what it is. There are no gimmicks and the interpretations are clear. They beauty of all of this is just how well these three work together, you will consider them their own unique entity and not just some simple side project.