The Fat Angel Sings

William Wild’s self-titled debut is a dynamic synthesis of 60’s folk and 1970’s rock ’n’ roll. The band’s distinct blend of acoustic instrumentation, lush strings, heavy percussion, and dynamic vocal melodies evokes a nostalgic yet modern approach to folk rock. Live performance of “Townsend” from self-titled album. Every so often we find ourselves with a submission that blows us out of the water and throws all our skepticism out the window. With “Townsend,” the lead single from William Wild‘s self-titled debut album, it’s not immediately apparent that you’re listening to something out of the ordinary. But when leader singer Garrett Sale belts out those first few notes, its there and then that realization sets it. While Sale’s timbre is much less “husky” than his counterparts, he possesses something far greater: a deep sense of emotion. On “Townsend,” Sale’s arresting voice is accompanied by a dynamic and effortless folk backdrop that sees the band intertwining violin, cello, piano, drums and guitar. At the four-minute mark, the instruments converge and the song begins to take shape, leaving us with a rather epic conclusion.