I don't have a lot of bands contacting me for promotional purposes. The reason for that is obvious - I'm mean. Despite the fact that this blog's place in the world is to make fun of anything and everything music related (particularly country related), no matter how inane or sophomoric, I have received my share of emails from groups and artists wanting me to check out their material, and if interested, post a feature about them along with an mp3. To this point, I haven't been impressed enough with anything I've heard to mention it here. The Devil Makes Three's album Do Wrong Right has impressed me enough to be featured as my first FTM Sells Out (the first of what won't be a frequent feature, so that shows you how much I enjoy this album).
Falling right in the pocket of the kind of music that's moving me these days, The Devil Make Three is a string band that blends bluegrass, folk and country into an engaging mix of traditional sounds with an absolutely electric vibe. The playing is top notch, the vocals are strong and the writing is stellar. In fact, I can't find a weak facet to this group. Being a lyricist on the side, I'm drawn to smart, interesting, humorous or soulful lyrics that don't feel contrived and The DM3 deliver on all points. They dip into politics without pandering or pissing. They write about religion thoughtfully and cleverly. They tackle love, drugs and other blue collar interests in fresh and interesting ways. This is an exciting band with a bright future. For reference, you'll probably dig The Devil Makes Three if you like Justin Townes Earle, Old Crow Medicine Show, Bob Dylan or The Avett Brothers, among others. Their new album is called Do Wrong Right and it's one of the best I've heard this year. Definitely check out their Myspace page and I'm also providing a link for a free mp3 download of "All Hail" from Do Wrong Right.
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Nice! This is one of my favorite albums of the year so far. Truth be told, I was looking forward to breaking it wide open with a review next week, as it's a real gem that not many people seem to know about yet. But I don't mind you beating me to the punch as long as the word gets out. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't checked out their previous albums (two studio and one live), they're all pretty great too. On Do Wrong Right they've added a lot more three-part harmony that brings them closer to Old Crow Medicine Show territory, a transition they pull off very nicely. The new one is their best to date. They reportedly put on a heck of a live show too.
Thanks! They're awesome. I was trying to spend less on music this month, but I guess it's not meant to be. Headed to Amazon now.
ReplyDeleteCool! Glad you liked 'em.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your write up on them, CM.
From the exit links, I'd say a lot of folks checked 'em out too.
They are not only good on album, they are surprisingly energetic live. I have seen them a few times and it is amazing how they can get a crowd moving. By far one of the best album / live bands I have come across in the last ten years.
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