True Tunes has been releasing some very interesting indie stuff that has needed a wider distribution. Kepano Green is an acoustic duo following in the vein of Harrod and Funk, Simon and Garfunkel, and Caedmon's Call. The music is for the most part very stripped down but then there are only two of them on this live CD. "Riverside" is one exception which had a fuller sound which shows this band has a great deal of promise. The main draw back to this album is that material is fairly old. The album was recorded in 1997 so it's hard to say where they are now. I'd have liked to see a couple of newer songs. The lyrics are fairly simple and Christ-centered. While they avoid the usual CCM clichés, they lack the hooks of Caedmon's Call and Simon and Garfunkel. However, the sound is very pleasant, well-produced album. I look forward to hearing something more recent from this promising band.
3.5 tocks
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by James StewartThe first CD release from this acoustic duo is a selection of tracks from a live recording made at Wheaton College, Illinois in 1997. Between them, Josh Kauffman and Paul Duncan share acoustic guitar and vocal duties. Duncan also plays the piano, and friends join along with percussion, cello and violin. The sound is very stripped back, with a clear emphasis on the vocals resulting in some sweet…
