Hazeldine - Orphans [FLAC]
Glitterhouse Records GRCD 530, 1998.
This is a band hip enough to cover Merge's band East River Pipe ("Here We Go") and Radiohead's "Lucky" but country enough to be distributed by Steve Earle's E Squared label. Originally from Athens, GA, the band relocated to the cowboy haven of Albuquerque, NM. They employ a roots rock sound to interpret "Wild and Blue" by Mekons, a group that understands the lure of Americana well, just like X (Hank Cochran's "It's Only Love," covered by X, is also covered here). Very non-country material from Neural Milk Hotel and Peter Gabriel is transformed here, as well as more expected fare like traditionals ("Whiskey in a Jar," popularized by Thin Lizzy, and "Mining Camp Blues") and Gram Parsons ("A Song for You"). Tumbelweed Telecaster leads and sweet, down-home harmonies are delivered by guitarists Shawn Barton and Tonya Lamm. This album of the band's personal favorites was enthusiastically recorded in only two days and each track bears the fresh and feeling stamp of an instantaneous rendition of a personal anthem. Orphans exudes a prairie sexuality and a unique experimentalism that ranges from joyous to melancholy in recreating this material. Hazeldine showcases on Orphans their musical ability, the diversity of their inspirations, and the way good vocal harmonies enhance any song.
Tom Schulte, All Music Guide
Tracks.
01 - Mining Camp Blues.flac
02 - Wild and Blue.flac
03 - April 8th.flac
04 - Cockoo Cocoon.flac
05 - Here We Go.flac
06 - Lucky.flac
07 - It's Only Love.flac
08 - Heart of Darkness.flac
09 - Whiskey in The Jar.flac
10 - A Song for You.flac
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