After a four year break, Detroit`s American Mars return with a 11 songs shimmering, ethereal indie-Americana. Jangly, chiming guitars provide a counter voice to Thomas Trimble`s revealing lyrics. While firmly rooted in heartland rock, American Mars add a layer of mood to the roots sound. Pedal steel player David Feeny again sits in the producer`s chair, teasing a rich texture around Trimble`s Tom Petty-like nasal whine. With their third album American Mars has matured into a confident, skilled band with a sound that, while familiar, is uniquely theirs. -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music (Gangplank)
