
It’s hard not to be hooked by the infectious beat the second The second Tom Freund’s “Angelus” begins. The opening track on Freund’s most recent album, East of Lincoln, is a practice in mellow rock. Steady, but fun. Clue in on lyrics like “Got a couple stories to tell” and “I can hear sirens coming for us down Washington Way” for a bit more intrigue on a song that seems happy-go-lucky on the surface. In the chorus, Freund acknowledges the subject: “Angelus wait for us in the parking lot.” Toward the end, he sings,“Angelus we are yours for the night. Please shine the light… I think we can make it.”