Spun from a play of words and beauty Deetrich (woven after the outfits Front woman Dee Doyle and Marlene Dietrich) their new album Tug Of War pulls at your heartstrings as the luscious voice of Dee Doyle amassed with a coherency of instrumentation that any american band would be envy of, ushers you towards each song with open arms. Think the luxurious style of Marlene Dietrich mixed with the effortless musicality to the likes of Gillian Welch/Sarah McLachlan and that is the calibre of Dee Doyle's 'Deetrich'.
As the Album unfolds, the obvious standout tracks include: 'No Money, No Job', which showcases Dee's sublime vocals. 'Bent of our Shape' is vastly close to sounding like a spin off version of Elbows "One day like this" but it is equally as stunning. .. as it bellows out the lyrics...'Its better to swim than sink, theres comfort to be found when you surround yourself with sound' and there certainly is with such a stunning song. 'I'm Alive' is also a stellar track and is one of the most apt radio friendly tracks from the album which showcases their versatility.
Tug of War is not breaking any moulds here, nor is it redefining its genre but it is a fine album that is well worth checking out. If you enjoy Female led acoustic based music, then Deetrich would fit nicely into any of your folk/acoustic playlists. It's powerful and sublime.
8/10
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