Elizabeth Webb joins Lamoureux and fleshes out some beautiful vocals on the record’s title track, giving the tune a silky folk quality that never overreaches or becomes kitschy. And “Lucille” is somewhat reminiscent of Counting Crows, unfolding with delicate splendour over passionate, poignant lyrics.
The journey closes with “Omaha” and “Damage Done,” a pair of down-to-earth tracks that really bring out the character of Midwest Dilemma as a company of extraordinarily-talented musicians fronted by a vastly appealing vocalist and lyricist.
Timelines & Tragedies is perhaps the thrilling family history I wish I had unearthed, but it is also thoughtful and plain. As though they belong in any family album, the recordings on this record represent far more than a measly slice of life for everyday people with footsteps across history. Instead, Midwest Dilemma has constructed a journey for the spirit.
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