Milagro Saints - WarmSoulSunshine (Moon Caravan) Just to set the right tone, WarmSoulSunshine was recorded live in the studio on Bob Dylan’s birthday (May 24th, 2008). Those good Zimmerman vibes obviously had the proper effect, as the Milagro Saints latest long player taps seamlessly into the 1970 West Coast vibe, characterised by artists like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Gene Clark, the Grateful Dead, and the birthday boy, himself. The band, led by transplanted Englishmen SD Ineson (formerly of The Jack Rubies), mix up their folk, rock and country in much the same way as their influences did, with a lyrical emphasis on the ideals of the ‘60s generation and with plenty of hooks to hang the message on. With its live production, too few harmonies and Ineson’s slightly fragile, Garcia-like vocal style, Workingman’s Dead is the most immediate comparison, but that’s a great album, and certainly WarmSoulSunshine provides some equally thrilling moments. The opening cut, “Come On Down (New Found Land)”, is one of them, a piano propelled paean to love, peace and new beginnings. The title track, with it’s Hammond and harmonies, is pure cosmic country rock, perfect for long summer days, and dismal winter ones, too, come to that. Have a listen at: www.myspace.com/milagrosaints Rob F. Next