By Audrey Lopez
“Before these Crowded Streets”
The new album by Dave Mathews Band is another brilliant piece from them. Alanis Morissette helps out this time. Her voice is a wonderful addition to: “Spoon,” and “Don’t Drink the Water.” This album sounds a lot different from the last. Dave’s voice seems to have a broader range. Dave, who obviously the band is named after, has the lead vocals and guitar.
There are four other members, which make the band perfect: Carter Beauford- drums, percussion, and background vocals. Stephan Lessard- bass. Lerol Moore- alto, soprano, tenor, baritone saxophones, penny whistle, and bass clarinet. Boyd Tinsley played the acoustic violin. Together these five talented guys (with the exception of guest musicians,) completed their new jazz/rock/blues album. In my opinion, it’s not far from perfection.