![]() The Lost Bayou Ramblers w/ Scarlett Johansson, “Coteau Guidry” ![]() ![]() “The pictures tell the story,” Casey sings in a punky brogue during the first verse, his voice drawing equally from punk rock and Celtic folk. The Dropkick Murphys show off their ink with “Rose Tattoo,” a lilting folk song that uses Ken Casey’s tattooed skin to weave a larger story about the band, its hometown, and its fans. At least he’s got the company of bandmate Melissa McClelland, who keeps Doucet’s fire contained with some cooing, cooling harmonies. “I been listening to the radio sometimes, and it’s making my backbone wilt,” he sings at the beginning of “Peterbilt Coalmine,” a bitter, biting tune about an old-school musician trying to find his place in today’s world. Luke Doucet just wasn’t made for these times. Maybe the good times aren’t over just yet.Ĭaught halfway between heartland folk-rock and classic power-pop, this track – the leadoff single from Joshua James’ third album, From The Top Of Willamette Mountain – pits the songwriter’s voice against a strutting bass line and an airy, atmospheric guitar riff. The whole thing feels like a sunny, updated version of “Instant Karma,” though, from the slapback echo coating Costa’s vocals to the old-school, Gary Glitter-ish drumbeat. “Good times are coming! Good times are coming … to an end,” goes the refrain to this bittersweet pop/rocker, which mixes handclaps and horns with a downcast message. ![]()
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