Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks - Heartsick

With my 40th birthday coming up in a few days, the family has started to pass some of my gifts my way. While I am excited to see the cake creation, the few small things I have already received have been awesome. First there was tickets to see Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band in Morgantown, and now a Those Poor Bastard’s T-Shirt and the latest Lonesome Wyatt and Holy Spooks CD… Honestly, what more can a man ask for? On Heartsick, the latest CD from Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks takes a grim musical detour from the raw meanness of Those Poor Bastards to construct 12 mournful songs of loneliness, sorrow and decay.  

As a huge fan of Lonesome Wyatt and Those Poor Bastards, I have always been drawn to the dark and dreary atmosphere and complex lyrics that lie at the heart of their songs. To me, this music is a perfect soundtrack to the decay of real America and everything that made this country great.  This latest trip into darkness and macabre is tremendous.  For those that have not experienced Lonesome Wyatt (or Those Poor Bastards), you are missing something special. Heartsick is a layered journey into the abyss of darkness, depression and sadness, and may be one of the best CDs to come out in some time!  Not only does it feature the dreariness and melancholy of albums past, it has a pure, dark and refined sound that takes it to another level. Honestly, not only does this have the trademark haunting melodies, the instrumentation choices create something that is subtly beautiful and a pleasure to hear.

Some of My Music for the Rapture Playlist

Here are some random videos of  my favorite artists and the music that is preparing me for the upcoming Rapture. If Judgement Day is really on Saturday, I am going to go out in style.

Rachel Brooke: Down in the Barnyard

I first heard of Rachel Brooke when she joined one of my favorites Lonesome Wyatt for A Bitter Harvest. This amazing CD featured the duo in a perfect mixture of true country glory. If you have not heard it, pick it up today!

Enter Down in the Barnyard, Rachel’s latest release. This album took my appreciation for her even further. Her storytelling, brilliant songwriting, and that natural voice are all showcased perfectly. Yes, this album is not typical country and may take some time to get used to if you are not already a fan. While dark in places, it is truly an uplifting listen featuring some of the most original lyrics I have heard in some time. Are there some bumps, sure! But, it is still one of the best I have heard come out this year.