Matt Epp and the Amorian Assembly
At Dawn
(Independent)
rel. date: released
Hard-working local singer/songwriter Matt Epp has shown much promise over the short expanse of his career and with his latest album “At Dawn” he has reached an even higher level of creative achievement. As a small “c” Christian artist Epp always finds ways to weave his spirituality into his work and this time out, between the sweet folkie asides and the great out and out rockers there is The Lord. With his electrifying core band of Joel Couture, Antonio Lomas and Raul Bernard, Epp has come closer than ever to making his definitive statement. “Come To My House” featuring the roots-rocking Weber Brothers, uses a Neil Young & Crazy Horse meets Wilco edge to get its shadowy vibe across perfectly. It’s kind of gnarly and it works. The album closes with the very pretty “Set Sail”, evoking a hope for an empire of love somewhere over the horizon. That particular dawn may never come, but Epp surely makes you feel the possibility.
Jeff Monk
Rating: 4 stars
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