Buzzworthy??? Or Not???

Who: The Dutchess and the Duke
Location: Seattle, WA
elbo.ws Ranking: #22
Thoughts: Imperfection is an important quality in music. Whether it be the accidental missed note that adds a bit of a human feel to an otherwise over produced album or gentle, subtle imperfections in a really good lo-fi record, the imperfection abounds in all sorts of different ways in music. The Dutchess and the Duke have imperfections galore, but somehow it makes their entire new album feel more endearing then if everything was clean and crisp and autotuned. It's a quirky vibe that hovers throughout She's the Dutchess, He's the Duke and it gives the whole thing a shit load of charm. From the strained girl/guy vocal harmonies, to the hard strumming of acoustic guitars, everything on this album is just slightly off but it makes the album what it is and it gives The Dutchess and the Duke the perfect sound for a folky duo. It reminds me of a bluesier version of Hutch and Kathy, but it certainly has a lot of the 1960's folk vibe to it. Yes, there are elements of Dylan here, but it's far from some straight rip of that. This is a solid record, mostly because it's not perfect.
Verdict: Buzzworthy!!!
Listen: The Dutchess and the Duke - "The Prisoner"
The Dutchess and the Duke - "You Can Tell the Truth Now"