May 9, 2007  Washingtonpost.com

Garland of Hours - "The Soundest Serum"
Release Show: Tuesday, May 15, Black Cat backstage
Amy Domingues has played cello on albums by many of D.C.'s biggest
names -- Fugazi, Ted Leo and Bob Mould, just to name a few. On "The
Soundest Serum," she proves she's no mere sidewoman, though, as she
leads her band through a strong set nine-song set. The tracks range from
the torchy, spooky murder ballad "Dear Henry" -- highlighted by the
cutting guitar work of frequent collaborator Mary Timony -- to the
bouncy, piano-driven "Brick Eyes" to the solo-cello showcase of album
closer "Difficult Run." There's certainly a medieval feel to the proceedings,
but this isn't Renaissance Faire fare. It's hip, seductive chamber pop done
right.
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Download These: "Dear Henry" (full stream)
By David Malitz | May 9, 2007; 6:43 PM ET | Category: Music
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