The Dry Spells’ debut, ‘Too Soon for Flowers’, was released back in 2009, and deservedly received some worthy praise. But flick back through the virtual pages of Bowlegs Music, scour the content – you will find no sign of The Dry Spells. Thankfully Rewind is constantly righting our wrongs, and ‘Too Soon for Flowers’ is next on the list.

The San Francisco band is led by female vocalists Tahlia Harbour and April Hayley, the former also happens to play alongside Sonny Smith in his Sunsets. The record has an engaging mix of almost folk-styled melodies and rough, almost garage -styled guitars. Take ‘Lost Daughter’, the album opener, where the harmonised vocals spin a traditional- styled melody, whilst the drums rattle and the guitars crackle and strum.

Such varied sounds and directions continue throughout. The pounding toms and acoustics create an earthy intro on ‘Black is the Color’, while the fluctuating six strings within ‘The Golden Vanity’ are played off with Hayely’s violin and some beautiful front voices.

The excellent title track lets the violin take centre stage, its strings sliding across some rambling guitars and loose beats that roll onwards. ‘Batwood’ kicks up a storm as the tunes sweep upon the fast rhythm and fast-swooning vocals.

When asked how the band might describe their music, Harbour replied: “It’s Rock Music. I want to use that broad term to keep it open to all of the influences we have.” And when listening to ‘Too Soon for Flowers’ it’s fair to say she has a point.

Head here to check the music: The Dry Spells Myspace