444 by Free Range Folk
Free Range Folk's latest album (444, March 2013) was recorded between Fuzztone Records' studio and the band's home studio by Brett Haas (of Robert Randolph and the Family Band). The new album is a departure from the string band sound of their previous work in that it welcomes percussion on all tracks with accents of brass, hammond organ and electric bass and guitar. Songwriters Kevin Ruch and Josh Finsel continue to explore themes related to family and social/environmental topics (Lehigh, Father's Day, Alfalfa Seed, Shit Show, Roundup Ready, Laying on the Ground), while other tracks illustrate their knack for writing catchy storytelling tunes with a folksy feel- (Squirrel Song 2, Lenhartsville Waltz, Pancake Song). The album is rounded out with a nod to love (Seraphim, Anyway) and a rockin' cover of The Waterboys' Fisherman's Blues. 444 is a solid contribution to the roots revival music scene. It presents a feeling of modern nostalgia, appealing to the deep seated longing within all of us to return to the land and live a simpler life.
Key Tracks: “Father’s Day,” “Seraphim Moonbeam,” “Lehigh,” “Anyway” (All are suitable for radio play except "Shit Show")
Super fun bonus track included with digital album purchase.
Tracklist
| 1. | Lehigh | 3:35 |
| 2. | Father's Day | 3:05 |
| 3. | Seraphim Moonbeam | 4:35 |
| 4. | Fisherman's Blues | 4:55 |
| 5. | Alfalfa Seed | 5:01 |
| 6. | Anyway | 3:42 |
| 7. | Shit Show | 4:41 |
| 8. | Squirrel Song 2 "Bloody Marinara" | 3:16 |
| 9. | Lenhartsville Waltz | 3:47 |
| 10. | Roundup Ready | 3:39 |
| 11. | The Pancake Song | 5:36 |
| 12. | Laying on the Ground | 4:12 |
Credits
Produced by Brett Haas and Free Range Folk
© 2013 Fuzztone Records
Get Behind Music Publishing BMI
Artwork by Michael Erickson
License
License varies by track. See the invidual track pages for details.Tags
A couple of guitars underneath the stars, and an upright bass, a sax full of chaw, and a musical saw, and an old time pace, an open back banjo, a tater bug mandolin, and amazing grace.