Metal Mountains – “Golden Trees” – [Amish Records]

Although the overall feel of these songs is melancholy, their mellow beauty flows over you in a soothing way. Helen Rush’s pretty, subdued vocals, Patrick Gubler’s guitar, and Samara Lubelski’s violin combine to summon natural images on this album where one song is almost indistinguishable from the next–it’s all a wash of loveliness. B1 stands out with its bells and xylophone. Prepare to zone out in peace.