The Starlings - Marveling The While (Independent) The Starlings are an alt. country / Americana outfit from Seattle, and Marveling The While is their second album. Fronted by vocalist Joy Mills, they knock themselves out channelling the spirits of their chosen genre, harmonising earnestly and beautifully behind Mills’ emotive lead. Their songs grow in stature with every listen: “Bluebird” makes room for Mills to soar, “Silver Thread” celebrates the good stuff, but wraps it up in a swathe of heartache and “Geraldine”, with guitarist Tom Parker on vocals, is a classic leaving home, making mistakes, making it right, redemption through suffering song. Can’t get enough of those. www.starlingsmusic.com Rob F. Past Reviews: March 07, April 07, May 07, June/July 07, Sept/Oct 07, Dec07, Jan08, Feb 08, Mar 08