‘Dreamer’, lifted from Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2 by Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars, traverses the most affecting intersections between the avenues of Americana, Alt-Country, and Folk Rock while conjuring a blissfully ethereal manifestation of roots-deep reverie. It’s gospel for anyone who calls the open road home and finds sanctuary within the horizons of a free imagination.
Olav Larsen & The Alabama Rodeo Stars work with a rare sense of serenity and synergy to deliver a sound that instantly transports you to the panorama of soul they paint through harmony, cutting folk strings, and bluesy guitar licks that ground the release in virtuosic cultivation. It takes a rare breed of musician to make innovative passion feel like a timeless portal to a time when life was simpler and sanctity was easier to find, but clearly, Olav Larsen knows exactly how to deliver sonic solace to wearied nostalgia-inclined minds.
For nearly two decades, the Norwegian country purist has channelled his love for traditional songwriting into a raw, heartfelt sound shaped by the weight of Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and Neil Young. As always, his voice carries a weathered resonance that doesn’t posture or reach—it simply lays truth bare. Stream of Consciousness Vol. 2 broadens the blueprint laid out in the first volume, offering a more expansive, full-band experience without losing the poetic intimacy that defines Larsen’s approach.
Dreamer is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast.
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