"Second Wind is the sophomore release from this Akwesasne Mohawk Nation six-piece. Way back in issue #43 we reviewed their debut Sacred Voices finding it an exciting leap forward in Native American folk rock. Continuing in the same tradition, Second Wind finds the group expanding the nuances of their music. From the acoustic strumming of “Butterfly” and “Images” we hear an offering of both poetry and prayer. Lyrical traditions play out with earth song sweetness and the emphasis of pow-wow percussion gives the whole disc authenticity.
60’s styled folk songs are easily saddled in December Wind’s native elements. The Neil Diamond-like “One And Two” or the folky “Dance To The Sun” conjures up a passion for yesteryear. Even the beat-driven “Ghost Dancers” uses native chants in a catchy almost hypnotic pictorial. “Fly With Me” rings of early April Wine with vocalist Atsiaktonkie sounding a bit like Myles Goodwyn and is accentuated by the twin guitars of Donnie Sharrow and Randy Furnia. Harder rocking “Custer’s Greed” and the blues edge of “Captain” keep the focus on groove whereas the funky psychedelic “Pretty Girls” is a jump into garage rock with a biting guitar tone and great layered leads. Some would say there is foundation of Pretty Things buried under the cover – as if they were influenced by S.F. Sorrow."
The Cutting Edge -  10/25/2005
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