Salvation

“This is our folksy acoustic spiritual Americana record,” says Spottiswoode. “With a little bit of soul and retro rock’n’roll thrown in. Songs about children, parents and the weather… that kind of thing.”

Salvation is the companion piece to That’s What I Like, the Enemies’ madcap Mediterranean pop adventure. Both were recorded at the same time and produced by Riley McMahon (Enemy #5). Combined, they capture the band’s rare combination of soul and playfulness.

Salvation boasts more of Spott’s acoustic guitar, Riley McMahon’s mandolin and banjo, and Tony Lauria’s piano playing. John Young and Tim Vaill provide the trademark rhythmic foundation – alternately transparent, melodic and explosive.

Candace De Bartolo and Kevin Cordt once again supply their majestic horn arrangements. And they add to the folksiness with clarinet, fiddle and plenty of backing vocals.

Hearkening back to the band’s much acclaimed Building A Road (High Wire Music, 2005), several songs also include a folk gospel chorus featuring Martha Redbone, Alexis England and Renee Cologne.

Like all Enemies records, Salvation isn’t simply a collection of songs. It is a journey. “ Building A Road was a voyage to redemption; That’s What I Like a manic Mediterranean odyssey,” says Spottiswoode. “ Salvation is a simple quest for release.”

1. Muscle Man (2:58)
2. Salvation (4:04)
3. Please Don’t Cry (2:59)
4. Let The Cold Wind Blow (3:38)
5. In The Pouring Rain (4:11)
6. The Setting Sun (3:30)
7. Chelsea Boys (3:07)
8. I Can’t See The Stars (1:58)
9. Daddy Knows (3:52)
10. Blinded (3:29)
11. Someone Else’s Scheme (4:40)
12. Dirty Fingerprints (4:37)
13. Troubadour (4:37)
14. Gettin’ Realistic (2:38)
15. My Own Ayatollah (4:51)
16. Thank You (3:54)
17. At Last (5:12)