The following year, the band released its Words of Sound EP before following it up with the full-length Pontus, the Devil, and Me at the start of 2008.

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While more progressive than bluegrass and Americana, the sound on the group's second release, the eight-song EP Eight Golden Greats, definitely draws elements the roots music.

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Odell, who released his debut EP Songs From Another Love earlier this year, also features on the BBC Sound of 2013 longlist.

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