The four guys that comprise Vancouver's Precious Fathers have released their second album, Alluvial Fan, and have proven a singer isn't always a required ingredient. When a proper instrumental rock mix of driven guitars, smooth and steady rhythms, pulsing beats and classic rock patterns causes you to lose vocal focus, the band has obviously done something right. The guitar work of Tim Loewen and Jared Penner play off each other in a mesmerizing and dueling fashion, while bassist Paul Goertzen and drummer Josh Lindstrom complete the musical mood rush. If you are like me and driving long distances is only tolerable when you have the music to help get you through it, this is something you need to have playing. Alluvial Fan proves to be much louder and more driven than their self-titled debut album, but that's not uncommon when a band finds a different direction they are more confident in taking. A "maturing of moods", if you will. Their music is some of the best of the instrumental rock genre; highly recommended.Precious Fathers: MySpace • Alluvial Fan available via White Whale Records
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