The North Carolina duo made the most beautiful album of the year; songs that can be listened to over and over and over without need for a break. The perfect mix of vocal harmonies, instrumental bliss and clever lyricism leaves you weak in the knees and reaching for your whiskey. Mandolin Orange has been quietly gathering local and faraway fans since its debut album was released back in 2010. The North Carolina duo’s music — laced with bluegrass, country and folk — is often wistful and contemplative without being somber, and always firmly grounded in the South.
The Fat Angel Sings 