Dawes, the Los Angeles based band that continues to master their blend of singer/songwriter reflection with folk, country, and the idyllic arrangements inspired from their native California filled with ringing guitars. soaring harmonies and heartfelt melodies. Their newest album, Passwords, is an attempt to capture the matching the loose spontaneity and crunchy dynamism of the band’s live sets with finely honed arrangements and deft musicianship. Throughout the record, Goldsmith’s lyrics evoke the powerful feeling of constant movement and endless fleeting moments.
