Raymond Byron and the White Freighter, “Little Death Shaker”Īfter releasing five albums with Castanets, Ray Raposa introduces a new band – and a new sound – with “Little Death Shaker,” the title track from Raymond Byron and the White Freighter’s debut. On this live cut, though, Felice strips “New York Times” down to two basic elements – acoustic guitar and vocals – a move that brings the song’s sad beauty into sharper focus. Simone Felice turns in a sparse, aching performance of this ballad, originally recorded with strings, piano, percussion, handclaps and backup vocals. Here, he strums his acoustic guitar through a mid-tempo tribute to the end of the world, accompanying himself on harmonica. Sung by the band’s bombshell keyboardist, Kate Toupin, “Houston Train” is proof that Southern rock doesn’t have to be a man’s world.Īlthough an occasional tour mate of Mumford & Sons, Aaron Embry specializes in a more intimate kind of folk music, one that’s better suited to the listening room than the arena. Hailing from the Bible Belt, Houndmouth play the first half of this song like a ragged folk ballad, then chug their way toward a wild, screeching finish. Performed live at American Songwriter’s office, “Back In Your Arms Again” mixes country music with Cajun and Tejano influences, as though the Mavericks spent their entire hiatus traveling around the lower reaches of North America. The Mavericks go south of the border with this Latin-inspired cut from Suited Up And Ready, their first release in nearly a decade. The Mavericks, “Back In Your Arms Again” (Live At American Songwriter) The result is pure Dwight Yoakam, though, from the retro-roots chord progression to the little yelps that punctuate each chorus. “I’ve been trying for so long,” goes the opening line to this heartbroken gem, which splits the difference between Roy Orbison’s mid-century pop and Buck Owens’ twangy honk- tonk.
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