The Henry Girls: Louder Than Words

Faint echoes of the beloved trio of voices off the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack – Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss – can all be heard on The Henry Girls' cool-headed, languid collection. Louder Than Words is an album of unlikely coalitions: harp and harmonies flutter around a crop of self-composed, Americana-tinged songs; the Inishowen Gospel Choir (who knew?) lend a subtle but sturdy backbone, and a brass section contributes to a very fine cover of Bruce Springsteen's Reason to Believe. Vocally the three Donegal siblings are inextricably entwined, as they explore those strange bayous where Americana and a loose-limbed Irish tradition collide. Confident, organic and under-stated, this collection will urge listeners to seek out The Henry Girls' live shows for the full 3D experience. thehenrygirls.com