A Different Thread is an Americana folk band with its own sound. The lyrics on their third album deal with life experiences (life in a van, love across oceans), the environment and themes of justice. Vocally, the songs are well balanced, both the individual voices and the harmonies of Alicia Best and Robert Jackson are excellent. Their singing is gospel-like and clearly intelligible. The songs are easy to listen to, but the (sometimes emotional) lyrics come through the positive tone less ... read more