11 Cemetery & Wester Classics "Faultless"!
author: Mick Mercer
This is interesting as Mark Sinnis has blended together the approach of Ninth House with a furtive post-punky edge that shares empathy with his own wholehearted dark country lamentations, and actually whip through some songs on his solo albums. ‘15 Miles To Hell’s Gate’ purrs along, swinging through the air with a terse jangle. ‘Funeral For Your Mind’ is ludicrously catchy with smart vocal interplay and a slow motion rollercoaster of guitar cresting a swooping rhythm.
‘Fallible Friend’ mooches with a haughty mariachi drama, the sort of thing which stalks the dreams of Tarantino. Their cover of Hank Williams’ ‘Lost Highway’ is a breezy caper, ‘Down Beneath’ a haunting ballad really, stylish crooning and polished guitar interwoven.
‘In Harmony’ starts on skittish drums and runny guitar, a classic skimpy singalong treat. ‘Your Past May Come Back To Haunt Me’ is equally joyous in the way it sweeps you up and stuffs you into a big soft melody and clamorous chorus that makes for a classic chassis.
Johnny Cash’s ‘Blue Train’ is a perfectly straightforward, toe-nodding, head-tapping exercise,
‘The Room Filled Beyond Your Door’ goes deeper, but still keenly liberating. A moodier, demanding ‘When The Light Blinds And You Follow’ is starkly dark and uplifting. ‘100 Years From Now’ is a celebratory take on considering one’s own demise.
Faultless!
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Sons of Johnny Cash!
author: Susan
I got the CD today and must say it is better then I expected!!! The vocals are top notch and the lyrics are dark and somber like the good old country music back in it's prime. These boys are the sons of Johnny Cash!! Good job
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