How’s that hangover feeling today? Don’t worry – I’ve got the perfect song to accompany your hair of the dog. I can’t think of a better track to start off 2009.
I mentioned yesterday that Canada’s The Deep Dark Woods are releasing a new album entitled Winter Hours. It’s being released via Black Hen Records on February 17th and they recently released the first single.
“All The Money I Had Is Gone” gave me chills after hearing the first line of vocals and its rolling rhythm. These guys are criminally underrated and have slowly become one of my favorite bands. Check out Winter Hours when it’s released and I highly recommend picking up both of their previous releases. Oh, and I’ll warn you. This song is highly addictive.
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Addicted Already!
the song had me.
then the organ kicked in and it nailed me.
great first tune of ’09.
LOVE this song. no, wait, i ADORE this song.
you’re right mcglinch w/the organ-as the song already had me at the start.. what a sweet surprise. can’t wait for sxsw!
thanks Oz!
Thanks for the suggestion, it’s one of those songs that you think you’ve heard before, it just fits right in.
It’s a cool song. It’s really really cool. There is just something lacking which unfortunately will make it completely forgettable a few months from now. Heart. Pedal steel, and a Hammond B3 can make anything sound nostalgic but they can’t give it spirit. Which sucks, because I really like this group alot. It just seems like they are running through the motions of what a great alt-country tune should sound like. Anyhow, like I said before, this group and this song are very, very, cool!
I respect your opinion, Chad, but I disagree. If you listen to the lyrics, they sing about life’s ups and downs and traveling the country in search of a decent living. I’m sure its a story that’s close to their hearts (as well as most struggling artists).
The song will resonate with a lot of people, given the uncertainty of jobs, housing, etc right now and I think the instrumentation and vocals suit the song’s message perfectly.
Great song by a promising young group from my old stomping grounds. Can’t wait for the full album.
Great to see DDW getting coverage. Second the recommendation of their earlier work. Hang Me Oh Hang Me is a classic (#10 of 2007 for us). Really looking forward to this new album. Will be getting heavy rotation on the Gilded Palace radio show