Mean Reversion is the combined efforts of Cliff Hurvich and Foster Provost. They have been performing together for about ten years and recently released a ten-song self-titled album Mean Reversion. The songs combine many different styles from prog rock to folk. There is no denying the songs feel like full productions. On that note I certainly had some preferences.
One of the highlights was the opener “Clarity.” There is a clear ’70s vibe here when it comes to the music. The vocals have a slightly off-kilter Simon & Garfunkel type vibe. I really liked the instrumentation but thought the piano was exceptional. “Blessing of My Birth” has a clear change in direction but was also another highlight. There is an obvious Bossa nova feel and made me feel like I was listening to Jimmy Buffet. Up next is “To the Light” and the flute made me think of Led Zeppelin. The vocals however are very theatrical. I have to admit I didn’t think the vocalist’s voice worked very well here especially when jumping to high notes. The vocal harmonies that soon approach sound much better. As the song progresses the instrumentation gets thicker. “Tears on the Wing” is an atmospheric ballad of sorts. “Bayonets of Truth” is a solid song with some intriguing instrumental sections. “Dunes” is purely instrumental and is where the group shines. The song is thematic and has an old spaghetti western type melody. “The Pane” is a piano led song that had its moments but the percussive and organ fueled “Of All People” is not to be missed. They take you two different places emotionally with the last two songs. “Flying” sounds ethereal, lush and very atmospheric while “Never Going To Work” shift moods completely into the most upbeat and joyous sounding song. The duo certainly has some talent and I would say their talent as instrumentalists and as songwriters is what impressed me. They are able to keep the songs interesting by deviating from predictable structure which is usually a good thing in my opinion. Take a listen.
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