JP Oldfield’s Saltwater Gospel is a six-track EP built around one clear story. A Ferryman caught between life and death takes the listener through grief, revenge, guilt, and, eventually, acceptance.
The music suits the subject. Oldfield uses resonator guitar, a deep baritone, and a suitcase bass drum to create a dark, stripped-back sound. The guitar does most of the work, with Oldfield’s picking style giving the songs plenty of…
