Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles - Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles (2025)
Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles is a roots-oriented collaboration that emphasizes warmth, clarity, and ensemble performance. Acoustic arrangements bring momentum and accessibility to Sparhawk’s songwriting, framing the material within a polished Americana context. The focus is on craft and cohesion rather than austerity.
While the performances are confident and sincere, the album avoids tension. The bluegrass-leaning arrangements soften the emotional edges that define Sparhawk’s most compelling work, replacing restraint with forward motion. Songs resolve smoothly, and the record maintains a steady, agreeable tone throughout.
The album succeeds as a well-executed collaboration, but it remains limited in impact. By favoring warmth and flow, it steps away from the pressure and suspension that give Sparhawk’s writing its greatest weight.
Genre: Indie Folk
Country: US
Final Verdict: 59% (Forgettable Album)
Yearly Ranking: 742th / 895
Highlight: Not Broken
Made me think of:
Low
Jason Molina
Mount Eerie
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