Josh T. Pearson - Woman, when I've raised hell
Another one of March's favourites in the UOH cabin. Josh T. Pearson - Woman, when I've raised hell (Mute, from the album Last of the country gentlemen ) Thoroughly outstanding centrepiece from the Texan's, ex-Lift to Experience frontman's, new album. From the gripping opening line, " Woman, when I've raised hell, you're gonna know it ", you will be captivated by the wonderfully slurred delivery for the full 7 minutes. That's without mentioning the heartrending violin backing of Warren Ellis (and others) and the completely convincing dirty realist imagery - " Don't make me rule this home with the back of my hand ", " Let me quietly drink myself to sleep ". In a way, it's amazing how much drama can be wrought out of a sparse acoustic guitar, a vocal and some strings. I've listened to it about 20 times and it still sounds new every time. However you cut it, it's a compelling masterpiece. Playing Crane Lane ...