Plastic Harpoons - “One Step”
Fans of Mt. Joy and Dr. Dog shall rejoice when they catch an earful of “One Step,” the latest single from Plastic Harpoons. This is a deliciously gritty indie-folk-rock song that juxtaposes a seemingly solo performance with full band production throughout its duration.
“One Step” comes from the band’s recently released album, Modern World, which is chock-full of gracious nods to the frontrunners of folk and Americana, from Tom Petty to The Head and the Heart. It is very likely that fans of alt-country will latch on to ”One Step” for warmth as the winter approaches. And the band doesn’t fuss about with production wizardry– the music sounds as though they simply showed up to the studio, unpacked their gear, and nailed the song to the wall. Hell, it could be a live performance for all we know, but the composition is solid and these guys are more than capable of laying down some good, old-fashioned and raw storytelling.
Bear Erickson, who mixed and mastered Modern World, says: “In times when people think the world is ending, Plastic Harpoons demonstrate that the story is just getting interesting. With vocals front and center that have something clear to say, this band brings me back to the feeling I experienced from ‘60s and ‘70s rock bands. A genuine, honest, and artful take on life and all we go through.”
Not to be missed is the album’s opener, “Diamond Wings,” which, conveniently, has a video for all to enjoy:
-TM