FIRST FORTUNA REVIEW

From AltCountryForum.nl (translation from Dutch by Cobie Langerak):

Ah, charming: Bel Air, a small band from Brooklyn - a group that two years ago debuted with the excellent  album "Pole to Pole" has a new CD "Fortune". Allison Langerak (vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Jeff Mensch (vocals, guitar), Wyatt Tuzo (lap steel, guitar, vocals) toured the past two years from the East to the South of America.  Their sound has been   deeply enriched by the contributions of Stough Turner (bass) and Eric Kuby (drums), making "Fortune" a step up from Pole to Pole. By adding the rhythm section features this new album is clearly fuller and warmer than its predecessor. The creative energy that the group radiates by way of the drawling voice of Jeff Mensch and the sensual vocals of Allison Langerak  is boundless.
Playing with the enormous possibilities found at the interface of folk rock, indie and country, they create a world where nothing seems impossible. Mood and emotion are central to the songs, with a big role given to vocal harmonies.. "Fortuna" is a beautiful and diverse album. Just listen to the lazy and graceful Getting There or Over Mexico,a song with a jangly sound. A tormented keyboard (Christmas), groaning electric guitars (Northern Lights) and acoustic guitars (Longing). All passionate, thoughtful or whimsical compositions by Bel Air, which remind you of  a playful lamb hopping across the meadow. Sounds reminiscent of those such as Neil Young, Cowboy Junkies, The Cranberries and The Sundays. Highly recommended!