Pittsburgh-based duo Erro craft a heartfelt, nostalgic rock appeal across their new album Strawberry Moon. ’60s and ’70s rock influences pair with an enjoyably no-frills production, one that avoids using any loops, backing tracks, or pre-recorded sounds. The result is a consistently enjoyable array of melodic rock, pop, and folk intertwining.
The album’s title track consumes in its mixture of prancing piano, heartrending strings, and passionate vocal declarations. “I’m a lover, not a fighter,” they let out, admitting “when I close my eyes, you’re all I see.” This rousing sound moves seamlessly into the moody rock entrancement of “Golden,” where wind-chiming intrigue and melodic piano pair with steady acoustics initially — then venturing into a delectably harmonious range of twangy guitars, tonally exuding shades of Dire Straits. The album opens with a very strong one-two punch, showcasing both string-laden theatrics and atmospheric rock hypnotics.
Other highlights are numerous throughout, including the ascending balladry of “That Way.” “There’s nothing left to do from here,” vocals plead to watch it all unfold, contemplative and gripping alongside the piano-laden progressions. “Into Me” is another standout with its “want you want me,” soulful yearning, while “Shine” concludes the album with a folk-ready dreaminess, capping off a stellar album in satiating form.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
