Largely dark but tinged
with playfulness, Go Call the Captain tastily
combines wistful folk, mellow rock, and
pinches of gypsy jazz and bluegrass into a
compelling compilation of tightly written
tunes. Anchored by Elie Brangbour’s lithe
bass, Eleanor Kleiner’s voice floats above
largely acoustic textures, bringing to mind
Sarah McLachlan or a melancholic Amy Lee;
tracks like “Something Might Happen” and
“Las Vegas” buoy up her voice further on
rolling beds of acoustic piano. The title track,
another piano-driven tune, is a highlight,
simultaneously bringing to mind Green Day’s
“Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and the
eclectic work of the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
Though it dwells in the shadows, Go Call the
Captain is ultimately uplifting — not an easy
task to pull off by even the most skilled of
ensembles. Well worth a listen.