With his second album, "Dead Roses," 24-year-old, Bellingham-based singer/songwriter Kasey Anderson offers up a strong collection of songs, the hallmark of which is evocative lyrics combined with carefully crafted arrangements.
Recorded in New York City during October 2002, "Dead Roses" is indicative of Anderson's growth as a songwriter and musician since the release of his debut album, "Harold St. Blues," in August 2001. Listening to his first album, with its image-laden lyrics and strong narrative sensibilities, it is easy to hear why No Depression magazine praised Anderson as being a writer with a "real melodic gift" who writes "darkly rich songs."