San Jose’s Careless Hearts released their debut cd several years ago, which I really enjoyed and reviewed on this site. That disc contained one of my favorite tunes “Chattering Teeth”- maybe because I spend all day fixin’ teeth, I don’t know. The band has recently released the follow up, Hearts Delight, and while there are no songs about teeth, I think I like this disc even more. A few lineup shifts later the band consists of originals Paul Kimball (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) and Derek See (lead guitar and vocals), joined by newer members Brian Michael on bass and Eric Powers on drums.
Yolo County Line opens the disc and previews whats to come. This disc has some of the country influences of the first disc, but would be as accurately labeled alt-rock as alt-country. Long Gone Valentine does give us a dose of country feel as well as subject matter! One of the best tunes on the disc is a simple, short acoustic tune called Bus to Dallas which would fit nicely in a move soundtrack, but unfortunately ends way too soon! The next tune Secrets You Release rocks a bit more and handles a topic you don’t hear much in song- guys confiding secrets to other guys! From the tune’s perspective the jury is still out on confiding in other guys (but I didn’t share that with you!) The band really fires up the electric guitars for an extended southern jam band type closer, Isis.
With Hearts Delight Careless Hearts has evolved into a more versatile band and can deliver tunes with a variety of feels and moods. I certainly hope they continue to evolve and deliver more great music.
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“Isis” is an incredible Bob Dylan cover. I’m not a big Dylan fan, but this song and the CH version of it, more importantly, makes me want to try harder to like him.
Eric and Brian are SUCH a solid rhythm section, what a welcome addition to this already great band!