Swimin' Time (2014) Shovels & Rope is a Charleston, South Carolina-based duo consisting of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. They perform as an energetic two-piece band, stirring up a righteous racket with two old guitars, a handful of harmonicas, the occasional keyboard, and a junkyard drum kit harvested from an actual garbage heap. Amazon. Strayed from my normal genre of rock and blues. Described as alt-country, Shovels & Rope are a refreshing change, no doubting the talent, good songs, vocals & music come together to give a first-class album, the songs aren't that country, some are rockin', mostly all good. More plays required to appreciate the depth of their music. Rating for now 3.90. |