Review: Clay Street Unit's New Album 'Sin & Squalor' Will Have You Smiling & Pressing Repeat

Review: Clay Street Unit's new album 'Sin & Squalor' will have you smiling & pressing repeat

If you love music to disappear into, you need forty minutes for a full listen of this rich, expansive album.

Debut Album from Clay Street Unit out February 13th

Some bands feel engineered for playlists. Others feel earned. Clay Street Unit firmly belongs in the latter camp, and their long-awaited debut album Sin & Squalor is the sound of a group that has put in the miles, lived inside the songs, and arrived fully formed. Based in Colorado, the six-piece has spent the last few years building momentum the old-fashioned way: constant touring, word of mouth, and a live show that balances precision musicians…

ALBUM REVIEW: Clay Street Unit Debuts Ear Worm, Fearless Newgrass on ‘Sin & Squalor’

It’s likely difficult being a new string band today. The role comes retrofitted with some onerous responsibilities. There are certain tenets to uphold, time-tested musical traditions to follow, duty weighing on every roll and break. With the release of Sin & Squalor, however, it seems newcomers Clay Street Unit have taken all of that in stride, fearlessly showcasing their blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana with an admirable confidence and g…