Hollow ground

"Clearly inspired by the late '60s, on this LP, Cut Worms synthesize a moment in music history when the boundaries between country and psych rock were blurred for a brief, euphoric period. Bouncy pianos chord and twangy guitars abound in this timeless universe, owing as much to the Everly Brothers as to CSNY ... Cut Worms' music might not be as immediate as Andy Shauf's, or as inventive as Whitney's, but for listeners who miss the time when songwriters wrote actual songs, this album should not be overlooked".

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" Hollow Ground is the real deal cooked up by someone who not only loves the Everlys, but understands what made them great and is able to re-create it with an easygoing flair. It's a wonderful debut, and even if Clarke and Cut Worms veer away from this sound in the future, at least he will have left the world this one slice of genius retro-pop".

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"What's most impressive about Hollow Ground is the way Clarke prevents even its most unassuming songs from fading into the background. While a mellow number like "How It Can Be" isn't groundbreaking in its approach to soft rock, Clarke brings its otherwise hazy evocation of the '60s into focus by harmonizing with himself in the simplified style of early Beatles material, all endearing croons and power-pop charm. There are elegant touches like this on each of Hollow Ground's 10 songs, resulting in an album whose familiar melodies don't demand your full attention but earn it anyway".

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