| Details / Tracklist: |
A1: Blood On The Mind (3:30)
A2: Yours To Keep (2:32)
A3: 20 Mile Jump (1:28)
A4: Where Has The Time Gone (1:38)
A5: A Little Devil (3:51)
A6: Son Of Ambrose (4:26)
B1: Clemency (1:49)
B2: Completely, Sweetly (4:02)
B3: A Place I Hardly Know (3:59)
B4: The Cured Contessa (2:15)
B5: Tiny Wooden Box (4:07)
B6: Yore (0:59)
B7: Father John (4:02) |
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| Description: | Artwork [Cover Artwork]: Anna Crawford, Engineer: Cody Simmons, Engineer: Jimmy Nutt, Engineer [Additional Engineering]: Gabriel Leal Ascencio, Engineer [Additional Engineering]: Mario Alberto Frias Corona, Engineer [Additional Engineering]: Mario David Lopez Mata, Layout: Chris Peters, Layout: Lyle Bell, Mastered By: Chris Bethea, Mixed By: Jimmy Nutt, Mixed By [Additional Mixing]: Cody Simmons, Performer: Colton Crawford, Performer: Danny Kenyon (2), Performer: Nathaniel Stilts, Performer: Scott Pringle (2), Photography By: Morgan Coates, Producer: Jimmy Nutt, Producer: The Dead South, Written-By, Composed By, Arranged By: The Dead South, Labelcode 05254731 (DDUCK 103), Distributed By FACTOR, Phonographic Copyright (p) Six Shooter Records Inc., Copyright (c) Six Shooter Records Inc., Recorded At Panoram Studios, Mixed At The NuttHouse"Chains & Stakes" is a vinyl LP that captures The Dead South's unmistakable blend of darkly humorous storytelling, raw acoustic energy and foot-stomping folk drive. With banjo, cello, guitar and mandolin at the core, the band once again shapes bluegrass roots into something gritty and modern: murder ballads stand next to break-up anthems, saloon waltzes collide with high-speed barnburners. The songs move between macabre narrative scenes and bittersweet reflection, always carried by rough-hewn harmonies and catchy hooks that stay with you long after the needle lifts. Listeners who appreciate acoustic music with a cinematic edge - from intimate campfire moments to riotous sing-alongs - will find "Chains & Stakes" to be a cohesive, atmospheric journey rather than just a collection of tracks.
The Dead South have earned an international following with their distinctive "gothic bluegrass" aesthetic and relentless touring. Their breakout hit "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" turned them into a viral phenomenon and introduced a broad audience to their mix of traditional instrumentation and modern songwriting attitude. Since then, they have grown from club stages to major festival slots, gathering a loyal fanbase that values both their musicianship and their tongue-in-cheek approach to storytelling. With "Chains & Stakes", the band underline their status as one of the most original and entertaining acts in contemporary acoustic roots music.
The LP appears on the independent label DevilDuck in cooperation with Indigo, a long-established German distribution and label partner known for its carefully curated roster and close collaboration with artists. DevilDuck / Indigo has built a reputation in the indie and Americana scene for supporting authentic, artist-driven projects and bringing them to a wider European audience. This release benefits from that background: a focus on sound quality, tasteful packaging and a catalogue that appeals to listeners who are looking for music with character rather than mass-market uniformity. For collectors and fans of The Dead South alike, "Chains & Stakes" on vinyl is both a standout listening experience and a strong addition to any modern folk and Americana collection. |
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05254731 |
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