Brother and sister duo
Judd & Maggie deliver sweetly emotional, delicately crafted pop on their debut album
Subjects. Produced by
Beck drummer Joey Waronker and his father, legendary producer Lenny Waronker,
Subjects is a low-key, but ear-catching release with flourishes of folk, indie rock, and country that brings to mind nothing less than a canny mix of
the Sundays and
Fleetwood Mac. Primarily featuring Maggie's crystalline lead vocals, Judd also takes a few turns at the mic, showcasing his smooth, folky croon. Although the band itself is usually a duo, they expand the lineup here to include percussion by Joey Waronker as well as guitars, horns, and even a string section. The result is beautifully organic and only serves to frame the band's compelling songs. ~ Matt Collar