‘Til My Tears Roll Away is the fourth release from Australian blues folk duo The Audreys, who have made us wait a considerable amount of time between albums. However, this matters little as the end result is impressive. Featuring sweet blues folk tones that The Audreys are best known for, ‘Til My Tears Roll Away also showcases a new-found rock edge to their sound.
Opener and lead single My Darlin’ Girl starts off the rock vibe nicely, with strong vocals and guitar riffs. Other tracks that highlight this style are Baby, Are You There? and Roll Away. Although these rock songs are solid, it’s the folk genre where The Audreys are at their best.
Why Must I Wait is an acoustic folk gem, with Taasha Coates’s vocals shining. Comfort Me, featuring The Nymphs on backing vocals, is a likeable song which also appeared on The Audreys previous album Sometimes The Stars. The following track Bring the Stars Out is another favourite, with its sweet melody. Despite its length, Love Has a Way of Unraveling is a great finish to ‘Til My Tears Roll Away.
BY ALI BIRNIE
Best Track: Why Must I Wait
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In A Word: Diverse
