Kevin Morby’s latest solo offering, Singing Saw, has been described as “written simply and realized orchestrally.” This statement makes perfect sense within the context of the album — none of the songs feel overly complex in nature, but the delicate addition of instruments like horns and pianos breathe life into Kevin Morby’s authentic songwriting. A shining example would be the invigorating ‘Dorothy’, which urges you to tap your feet alongside what could perhaps be Morby’s most exuberant performance on the album. Yes, he sounds similar to Bob Dylan at times, but he also harbors enough of his own unique style to stand out as different in the modern folk scene. Behind his somewhat familiar croon, ‘Dorothy’ grows and swells into a bombastic number with heavily layered instrumentation which includes the glorious harp. The song is simply brimming with energy, and one can’t help but feel alive and refreshed by its optimistic mood. Armed with a guitar, a knack for storytelling, and unique orchestral touches, the former Woods bassist seems to be realizing his full potential on Singing Saw, and ‘Dorothy’ stands tall and proud as the peak of his accomplishments.
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