Every Time I Think About You (CD)

At it’s best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept – and instinctive – modern practitioners of the classic tradition. – All sorts of emotional colors shine through on their new album. “”Something’s Got A Hold On Me”” is pure Saturday night two-steppin’ joy, “”Keep Walkin'”” has a Stones-y swagger and “”There She Goes”” casts it’s romantic regret against a danceable bop beat. “”Statues”” is a gorgeous meditation on the weight of permanent honor, “”Is It Any Wonder”” weaves it’s pledge of enduring love through nature images, and the title track is a heart-wrencher about loss and letting go. In all, the ten beautifully open-ended songs here invite listeners in to find their own stories as they revel in the old-school melodies and harmonies.