The Minstrels play alternative folk-rock music associated with genres such as neofolk, folk noir and gothic folk. Their sound is mainly comprised of acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, accordion, piano, keyboard, and musical saw. "NOW WE TRAVEL BROKEN, the second album by American folk-noir outfit The Minstrels, opens with a fantastic cut, 'Away From,' which mixes hypnotic vocals courtesy Lauren Bohrer, subtle instrumentation and simultaneously pounding and rippling drums and percussion to superb effect - a blinder of an opener. The title track is spookier and slower, with Jeff Curtin taking the vocals; another very strong song, with a hint of Mercury Rev-esque musical saw in the background. 'You Saw Me Going Under' is slower still and darker, and sounds like it would have a home with the bands on Little Red Rabbit Records. 'Christina' features guest bassist Robert Grenier, and the musical saw again, this time taking a lead role. 'Through The Silence' has dual vocals and some subtle synth, while 'A Gift' features an impassioned vocal, underpinned by near anthemic (yet restrained) instrumentation - an album highlight, this. 'Unpardonable' is a subtle waltztime ditty with some lovely accordion in the background, 'Keep Falling' retains the accordion but makes an attempt at finding romance, while 'Never Arrive' is Curtin, saw and an acoustic guitar. The album closes with an almost-instrumental, whose fingerpicked guitar and synth riff remain in the memory. A very good album indeed with much to recommended it, and never less than enjoyable." -The Terrascope, April 8, 2013