专辑简介

Hazeldine专辑介绍：by Tom SchulteThis 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 Blues" 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.