Search - Coastwest Unrest :: Old Weird America

The trio Coastwest Unrest formed in 2009 in Las Vegas. In that time they ve released two albums, their debut effort Songs From the Desert and their sophomore follow-up Old Weird America. Old Weird America is essential Coastwest Unrest; it is full of instantly catchy folk-rock tunes that utilize all three members of the band, Alex Barnes and brothers Josh and Noah Dickie. Tracks like Down in the Mouth showcase the bands signature sound as acoustic guitars play catchy rhythms, harmonica and drums add to the overall ambience, and the violin played by Barnes always seems to do a lot without ever doing too much. Old Weird America came about from CU s travels across the country and their inspirations during specific moments of touring. You can feel the haunting reach of Weird America in every song on the album. Old Weird America is the wonderfully elusive second effort that surpasses the original.