You Should Know
If you're like me you've probably asked yourself: What is this shit on CMT they try to pass for country music these days? A songwriting vehicle for Evan Birdsong (if that's his real name, he was born to sing country songs), Blackbird Harmony creates the kind of music I wish popular country was... ok, not really, let's keep the good stuff underground. Described by his label Yer Bird as "American Gothic, Country Folk," Birdsong is backed by Texas country outfit 1100 Springs on his new album Hardwood Exits. While I don't see him listed on Birdsong's influences, I hear a lot of Gram Parsons on Hardwood Exits and the country-tinged female backing vocals of Mara Lee Miller are in the same ilk as Emmylou Harris so that helps strengthen the comparison. Definitely a must-listen for those of you who were forced as kids to listen to Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings only to find that your current tastes have been shaped by what you once perceived to be child abuse. -- Capt. Obvious
9.23.2008
Blackbird Harmony
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2 comments:
Nice post - Evan needs his props, Hardwood Exits (and its demos) are incredible. Don't forget about a few years back with "Angels with Outstretched Wings" - also a must have.
S.
better than Top 40 country, but I just don't think his voice is that great...maybe it's something that grows on you.
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