Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper is a lot like Dr. Dog. Both groups are American roots rockers imitating Brits who are imitating American roots rockers. Furr, for example, feels heavily inspired by Unicorn, the Move and Help Yourself, vintage English groups which filtered West Coast hippie rock through their native culture. This is important to keep in mind; if you approach Blitzen Trapper expecting 100% American-made country rock, then all the ornate Brit pop touches and sweet harmonies will drive you batty.

Like their 2007 debut, Wild Mountain Nation, this latest disc by these semibearded indie
rockers was recorded in a telegraph-building-turned-studio in their home base of Portland,
Oregon. With the Willamette River nearby, Blitzen Trapper channeled their love of nature
— as well as an apparent love for Pavement, Neil Young and various forgotten bands from
Nuggets collections. The result is an engaging album full of rootsy beauty: gorge... More >