On their latest release, "Quicksand," the Cornelius Eady Trio continues to bridge divides between song and statement, melody and meditation. Long known for their singular blend of poetry and music, the Trio confidently, but not without a sense of humility, plants their feet in the present moment, showcasing songwriting that never fails to yield more than just another folk tune, a reckoning set to rhythm.
"Quicksand" builds a moody undercurrent with the bass, electric guitar, and keys. The backdrop is haunted and hopeful in equal measure. Eady's presentation straddles the line of speaking and singing, drawing closer to the folk/singer-songwriter lineage but establishing something uniquely its own. It's a look from an old soul that is wise but razor-blade-relevant.
The Trio wrote "Quicksand" as a direct reaction to recent national unrest, a time when silence feels perilous and expression feels imperative. Eady doesn't pretend to have answers, but he does bring presence. Where the noise often obscures the meaning, "Quicksand" opts for stillness, resonance, and lyrical heft.
There's more to look forward to than a catchy hook or background track. This track demands your ears in exchange for its heart. The groove sucks you in, but the words keep you on the hook. Eady's reminder that a song isn't a bullet or a ballet but it is a lifeline raises a voice that calls out just loud enough to nudge another to do the same. Using "Quicksand" as a pivoting point, the Cornelius Eady Trio bears witness, records, and, most significantly, creates community.
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Reviewed by LyricalOdyssey Music
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May 22, 2025
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