‘Ghost Land‘ by The Marshall Pass was released a few days ago and this five track Americana EP delves into the realm of pain and loss. Given the subject matter, the overall sound feels very weighty while aspects of Appalachian music fuel its heaviness. The EP opens with the song ‘Waiting for the Shoe to
Grooveflash on Phantom Train
“With traditional Appalachian and Western sounds blended with modern folk and country, The Marshall Pass has delivered a worthy first effort with Phantom Train. Only seven songs long, the disc has all the required imagery of the Old West – trains, guns,and graveyards as well as the more eternal emotional themes of loss, leaving and
Telegram on Phantom Train
Victor D. Infante at The Telegram wrote a nice article about Phantom Train. Check it out here. When looking back at the bulk of music put forward by local artists last year, one album stands out as an easy to overlook gem: “Phantom Train,” by The Marshall Pass. This album — released online by Duncan
Common Folk Music on Phantom Train
Common Folk Music has a nice review of Phantom Train on their site, complete with the background of The Marshall Pass and the story of the Phantom Train. Check out the full review right here.
Music Savage on Phantom Train
The wonderful music website Music Savage recently reviewed “Phantom Train”. Phantom Train, explores textures of folk music through a sonica space that echoes through a warm and serene space, employing small samples, reverbs, and vocals that seem to perfectly reflect the duo’s loss and creative rebirth. It’s an absolute must listen, as it transports the