Released July 15th, the new EP from Angie and The Deserters, Blood Like Wine, highlights the foursome’s distinctly edgy Americana sound. The short set includes the first single, “Country Radio” as well as five other tracks with unabashedly frank – including the use of expletives that never feel forced or gratuitous - lyrics that are coupled with equally gritty guitar licks, thumping percussion and Angie’s passionate vocals. The emotive strings on “Smile” beautifully capture the heavyheartedness that accompanies the loss of someone special, “These days blue skies don’t appeal to me/And the flowers can die where they grew/God damn this life so hard to take/Why did they have to take you?” while heartache and dark undertones abound on upcoming single “The Gift” which finds her asking a soon to be ex-lover, “Would you die for me to?” The sentiment continues on the mid-tempo “Ain’t Goin’ Down” where the one who gives her heart away (perhaps too easily) is alone with hurt “the size of Texas.” Angie’s raspy, undeniably honest vocals, take on a softer tone on “Don’t Cry” where she is the one who abandons an unhealthy relationship. “You screaming my name, all things in vain/You spit in my face I can still taste it now/And you cannot understand how I can leave somehow/High society I guess I’ll never be/There’s some things all of your money can’t buy/So in the end I guess I am worth something now.” The EP appropriately closes with “On My Way” which perfectly fades out as she tells of seeking a destination, life’s purpose and, perhaps, the person to take the journey with her. Angie and The Deserters’ - Kyle Stevens, Danny Hulsizer, and Chris Lawrence – Blood Like Wine connects the listener with stories of love, anger and sorrow in ways that are raw, emotionally impactful…and most importantly, real.
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Eric Hackett
7/23/2016 07:05:38 am
I agree with what you wrote! It is a amazing album full of rocking good songs. I'm happy to see that passion still lives in someones music.
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