VIDEO: The Paisley Fields — “Butterflies”
Now that I’ve had a number of Life Things resolved I am very excited to get this blog back on track. In honor of my birthday, I’m giving YOU a present in the form of the Paisley Fields’ newest music…
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Cotton — All God’s Creatures Have Knives
When I took the record out of its sleeve, it was badly warped and had strange, rune-like markings along the vinyl. I threw it on my record player anyway. The sound came out herky-jerky, like an old recording from the…
Fire Hot Opera — Test Market Fresh
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, Fire Hot Opera will cure what ails you. The neo-“Broadway Soul” of the six-piece band is truly unique. The album is meant to be played as one continuous track (though you can listen to…
Mount Moriah — How to Dance
Mount Moriah has come a long way from its scrappy punk days, though the seeds for How to Dance were always there. How to Dance is truly monumental. It amps up that engrossing feeling the band pioneered in Miracle Temple;…
Vamanos — Presents…a Ten Inch at 45 RPMs
Von over at Americana Rock Mix likes to start off his (excellent) podcast with that quote from Freaks and Geeks: “Rock’n’roll don’t come from your brain! It comes from your crotch!” That’s very much true of blues punk duo Vamanos.…