Sera Cahoone: Only as the Day is Long

Label: Sub Pop

Sera Cahoone played drums for Carissa’s Wierd and on Band of Horses’ debut Everything All the Time before revealing her talents as a singer, guitarist and songwriter to the world. Her second album, Only as the Day is Long, is a rich, evocative blend of folk and classic country. While “You Might As Well” and “Seven Hours Later” show that her gorgeous vocals and skillful, rhythmic guitar playing are mesmerizing on their own, she enlists the help of a full backup band (guitar/bass/drums plus pedal steel, banjo and strings) to create a glistening, mournful feel on her slower songs and occasionally provide a blast of power (as on the excellent title track). It’s a very good thing Cahoone decided to step out from behind the drum kit and into the spotlight.