Children of Coal Miners and Mormon Immigrants don't usually make for good rock music candidates, but in the case of Palodine they bring with them an underlying power and intensity which tests the boundaries of dark American music. In 2006 Palodine gave us their traumatically tender and gripping debut "Desolate Son". 2007 saw Palodine opening for such acclaimed acts as Woven Hand, Willard Grant Conspiracy and Low, as well as a return to the studio to work on their follow-up record. "Garden Of Deceit" deliveres a darker and grittier interpretation of their sound, more bombastic percussion, and heightened urgency from Michael's guitar playing. This sophmore effort also sees Katrina delivering a deeper and more resonant vocal style, while continuing to explore the Biblical imagery and religious symbolism that were alluded to in their prior effort. Here we witness a band evolving and working out their personal demons. While it may be a more direct and raw delivery both musically and thematically than their debut, there are also moments of introspection and vulnerability, ultimately resolving with a sense of illumination.