“No Gringo” is the longest track of the album and fully deserves every second. Following up in piano rock track “Augustine” which is simple but powerful and one to sing along to whilst driving along – very empowering. However when it climaxes into its middle section the song takes full form and it just hits the spot perfectly. “Stray Italian Greyhound” is next up returning to a fantastically catchy piano led band track with a chorus to die for and perky verses. While neither have particularly happy lyrics they are unique strings to Vienna’s every increasing bow of extraordinary talent. Both have a certain charm to them, the former a kind of bopping 20’s wind and brass backing and the latter is a finger clicking hand clapping country jig. Lightening the mood somewhat is “In Another Life” and the absolutely swinging round the kitchen table “Grandmother Song”. It’s really very effective and heart wrenching. One of the finest songs in Vienna’s catalogue – as is in fact “Kansas” which is a slow baron piece with muted percussion and just minimal electric piano. Her co-producer adds his own vocals towards the end which you’ll either love or hate but personally I think it goes perfectly. The piano just keeps rolling, along with the percussion and sumptuous vocals. Next up is the flowing elegance of “Antebellum” which is contender for favourite song on the album. “White Light” also contains a lot of electronic embellishments which really set the song off and the chorus is rousing. In each of the opening tracks its not piano but organ that dominants the track. This gives way to “White Light” which is an up-tempo number. Wintry but in a warm log fire cabin way than an icy cold way. This opener is beautiful and almost Christmas like without the holiday cheer. Opening with “The Last Snowfall”, Vienna relies on atmosphere and delicate vocal delivery to set the mood. This partly because Teng’s vocals are silky smooth like a breath of fresh air, and the fact that all the songs on this album are absolutely captivating. Vienna Teng continues to know no bounds with her fourth album Inland Territory which manages to sound similar without retreading old ground or ever becoming stale.
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