Human Highway is the collaboration between Nick Thorburn (of Islands and previously the Unicorns) and Jim Guthrie (who used to be in Islands as well an accomplished solo musician). “Moody Motorcycle” is sort of a folky doo-wop album influenced by music from the 50s and 60s such as The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. The album still has an Islands vibe in terms of song writing, but if you listen to any of Jim’s music, you can his influence very clearly. Thorburn’s and Guthrie’s voices blend very nicely and although Thorburn’s voice is slightly more prominent, it is the combination that makes it sound so good. The album is light and accessible, yet substantial and original enough to differentiate itself from the rest. It will satisfy both fans of Islands and Jim Guthrie and good music in general.
“Moody Motorcycle” comes out August 19th and you should buy it because it’s good.
MP3: Human Highway – Sleep Talking
Bonus MP3sMP3: Islands – Humans
MP3: The Unicorns – I Was Born (a Unicorn)
MP3: Jim Guthrie – All Gone
MP3: Jim Guthrie – Time is a Force