In 2019, singer-songwriter Zach Williams witnessed his grandmother, surrounded by her descendants, playing his favorite hymns on the piano at her late husband's coffin. An image that gave him hope and strength and is now reflected on the fourth album by the American trio The Lone Bellow. Heavy and topical (political) themes are addressed at Half Moon Light. But each song also has the power of a
… hymn, with lead roles for the lead and harmony vocals of Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist. In doing so, they let the roots music of previous albums celebrate somewhat. With the assistance of producer and The National member , the arrangements sound poppy, with quips to the jubilant heartland music of Bruce Springsteen. Between the songs, spooky, the piano playing of Williams' grandmother resounds. (MR)more
