Stokeswood’s Carassia Envelops with Rhythmic Bliss

Stokeswood’s Carassia presents a mix that fully envelops the listener in rhythmic bliss.  They call to mind great bands like The Beatles, U2, and Coldplay, meanwhile adding their own jazz and Latin musical flavors to create a delightful sound, wholly unique.

Their quick tempo upbeat songs, “Criterion to the Blue Note,” “Topical Jesus,” and “An Ode to Accepting Criticism,” involve a mixture of swirling guitar riffs and a bouncing beat, reminiscent of the best 80s dance music from Duran Duran and the Smiths.  Stokeswood brings in a variety of sounds, including bells and harmonica, keeping the listener transfixed throughout Carassia’s lengthy songs, averaging five minutes each.  Jazz style songs, “The Old 4^th Ward” and “Pink Teeth” are somewhat repetitive, causing the album to momentarily lose appeal.  Most beautiful however are the slower melodies of “Lucy’s Lullaby” and “Half Empty Half,” songs interspersed with bursts of rich emotion, transporting the listener into another world altogether.  Stokeswood sings, “I see a different kind of glass ‘cause I’m one of the half empty half.  I’d like to think I’m more realist than a pessimist.”  With Carassia’s charming songs so well strung together, Stokeswood has little to be pessimistic about.

You can purchase Carassia at iTunes or CD Baby.

Myriah Christine, Contributor

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