The second release from Briertone finds them drifting slightly away from their dark version of alt-country, and improving in the process. Present is the eclectic mixture of rock elements and un-rock instruments (banjo and mandolin?), but the Lynyrd Skynyrd influence seems to lean toward contemporary rock artists. The result is an interesting 7 songs that leave the listener intrigued by the band's creativity. Their songs feature a plethora of unexpected notes, and picking out where a chorus is, or whether there is one to begin with, can be difficult. While this is not bad by any means (and is in fact quite pleasing), the sheer uniqueness can almost become a deterrent. Hopefully it won't be, because Confessions of the Wicked seems to get better with repeated listens and is one of the more impressive short CDs I've heard in awhile.
Editors' ratings — Doug 4/5, David 3/5
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