Style:<\/strong> Folk<\/p>\nInfluenced heavily by the \u201960s and \u201970s folk revival, August Gladstone\u2019s melodies feel intentionally simple, allowing his lyricism to do all of the heavy lifting. \u201cNevermore, Nevermind\u201d reveals his playful wit, while \u201cMira\u201d hints at a more sentimental and thoughtful route. There\u2019s clear passion throughout, even when the sound stays restrained\u2014his vocals, while they feel effortless, are perfectly unexceptional (though, like Dylan, that isn\u2019t the point of his music). It’s true that the genre can feel a bit stagnant at times, but Gladstone undoubtedly shows promise\u2014especially if he eventually pushes beyond tradition.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n