Let It All In by Arbouretum: Let It All In 2020

Arbouretum: Let It All In 2020 Dave Heumann 's Arbouretum have always straddled the worlds of folk, rock and psychedelia - however rarely, if ever, have they done it this successfully. The band’s tenth album, and fifth for Thrill Jockey, continue their odyssey into the outer reaches of English folk, country blues and wild Americana yet. Let It All In is their most focused and coherent to date. We alluded to last month when writing about Sunburned Hand of the Man how psychedelic rock had become the new indie landfill - and while Arbouretum hadn't added to that bottomless pit, they'd strayed somewhat close with deviations into music territory awash with like for like sound carriers. For the most part, Let It All In distils the Baltimore band’s want for swirling freakouts and balances beautifully restrained musicianship with the odd extended jam aligned to Heumann’s masterful imagery. It makes for compelling listening throughout the 46 minutes on offer.