Scott Kelly/Steve Von Till/Wino

Collaboration credited to Scott Kelly, Steve Von Till (both associated with Neurosis) and Scott "Wino" Weinrich; the trio recorded the acoustic tribute album Songs of Townes Van Zandt.

Scott Kelly and Steve Von Till are known as members of Neurosis and for solo acoustic/singer-songwriter projects; Steve Von Till has the Harvestman project. Scott "Wino" Weinrich is known for his work in doom/stoner bands (e.g., The Obsessed, Saint Vitus) and solo albums (review mentions Punctuated Equilibrium and Adrift). The reviewed release is a nine-track acoustic tribute to Townes Van Zandt; the project was strongly wanted by the trio's tour manager Ansgar Glade (as noted in the review).

Three heavy-music veterans unplug for a faithful acoustic tribute to Townes Van Zandt. Steve Von Till's performances are highlighted as the strongest and most visionary. Scott Kelly and Wino offer earnest versions but add less interpretive novelty. Overall the review emphasizes Van Zandt's songwriting as the enduring force.

For:Fans of Townes Van Zandt, followers of Neurosis/Steve Von Till/Scott Kelly, listeners of acoustic tributes and cross-genre heavy/folk intersections.