Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Oct 30, 2017

Blitzen Trapper Performs "Black River Killer"

Another nice murder tune for Halloween....


FTM's Top 10 Murder Ballads


by Robert Dean

If there’s any tradition in American roots music that’s steeped in darkness and just utterly crushing thanks to it’s macabre tonality, it’s the murder ballad. The murder ballad is defined by Wikipedia as:
“Murder ballads are a subgenre of the traditional ballad form dealing with a crime. Their lyrics form a narrative describing the events of a murder, often including the lead-up and/or aftermath. The term refers to the content, and may be applied to traditional ballads, part of oral culture. Broadsheet printed ballads do not use the same formulas or structures, and are rooted in a literate society.”

Some grim shit, but oh so delicious when you’ve had a few drinks and are angry at humankind. If you’re a fan of country, the blues, or just dark rock and roll, there’s a long tradition of the murder ballad anchoring more than one classic record.

In an attempt to keep topics nice and spooky for Halloween, I wanted to rate my top 10 favorite murder ballads. If you’re looking to bum everyone out at your Halloween party, make a playlist. You’ll be in bed by 9:15. Enjoy. *now with an expanded accompanying Spotify Playlist*






8.  The Ballad of Hollis Brown – Bob Dylan


7. Delia’s Gone – Johnny Cash


6. Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix/Bob Dylan


5. Kate McCannon – Colter Wall


4. Ohio – Neil Young


3. Stagger Lee – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds





Monday Morning Memes: Luke Bryan, Halloween, Sam Hunt





Oct 20, 2017

Let's Get Creepy: Top 10 Misfits Songs

by Robert Dean

In the spirit of Halloween, every music site ever has to do a top 10 Misfits songs list, and honestly, we’re no better than your average pack of dorks with too much time on their hands. Anyhow, The Misfits are the quintessential Halloween band. They’re the godfathers of all things creepy intertwining within punk and metal. From songs about killing babies (not very PC, Glenn) to space monsters, the band laid a blueprint that’s pretty much one step below Black Sabbath in the lore of underground music.

Because it’s the season of the witch, it’s only right to let nerds duke it out in the comments section over my top 10 Misfits tunes. This list isn’t scientific, it’s the best I could muster up because I’m a fan boy who likes the band just a little too much and picking only ten is like picking which tooth I want pulled.

Disclaimer: There are no Michael Graves tunes listed. Why? Because while Michael Graves-era Misfits is pretty good, it’s not the same sport, it’s not even close. Yes, I will ackowledge Dig Up Her Bones is a catchy song, but it ain’t So I Turned Into A Martian. You wanna rate his songs? Go get your own overtly dork blog.

Anyhow, in the spirit of Halloween here are my Top 10 Misfits tunes:



9. Halloween



7. Vampira



5. She


4. Skulls




1. Hybrid Moments


I look forward to the comments telling me I missed Last Caress or Green Hell. I left those off on purpose. Argue away, nerds. 

Sam Hunt, Billboard, Scotty McCreery Horror Posters




Oct 18, 2017

Farce the Music Halloween Playlist 2017


Here's a new Halloween "mixtape" for 2017, featuring 33 creepy-ass country, 
Americana, R&B, and rock tunes for your listening displeasure. Spotify playlist below.


Country Horror Movie Posters: Florida-Georgia Line


Oct 26, 2016

What Your Carved Pumpkin Says About You: 2016 Edition

 Someone who lives here wears an electronic ankle bracelet.
We're handing out candy truck nutz. 


 We're voting for Gary Johnson.
We're listening to Willie.
We might ask for some of your candy.


 Mom can't stand Miranda Lambert.
And she's drunk on White Zinfandel.


 An intelligent and sophisticated person lives here.
Will not give candy to anyone dressed up like Luke Bryan.


We hand out organic candy.
But some of it might be Molly or LSD.


You better have your shots up to date.

Oct 25, 2016

Farce the Music Halloween Playlist


 Here's a new Halloween "mixtape" for 2016, featuring 20 creepy-ass country, 
Americana, and rock tunes for your listening displeasure. Spotify playlist below.

The "track listing"

1. The Pine Box Boys - It's Comfy in My Coffin
2. Joe Buck Yourself - When Evil Comes to Town
3. Danzig - N.I.B.
4. Johnny Paycheck - (Pardon Me) I've Got Someone to Kill
5. 16 Horsepower - Low Estate
6. Lonesome Wyatt & Rachel Brooke - Evil One
7. Willie Nelson - Gravedigger
8. The Goddamn Gallows - 7 Devils
9. Type O Negative - Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)
10. Graham Lindsey - Death Trip Blues
11. King Diamond - Welcome Home
12. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds - Long Black Veil
13. Rob Zombie - Superbeast (Kraddy Remix)
14. Johnny Cash - Thirteen
15. Lincoln Durham - Bones
16. Ralph Stanley - O Death
17. Marilyn Manson - I Have to Look Up Just to See Hell
18. Th' Legendary Shack Shakers - Agony Wagon
19. Alice Cooper - Sick Things (Live)
20. Rachel Brooke - Knoxville Girl


Oct 19, 2016

Trick or Treat Goodies of the Country Stars

What can your little ghoul or goblin expect to receive in their plastic jack-o-lantern if you drop by the homes of country stars this upcoming Halloween? Well, FTM has the exclusive* scoop!
 




 






*not real

Country Horror Movie Posters: Cole Swindell


Oct 18, 2016

Top 10 Halloween Costumes for Kane Brown Fans


10. Sexy Parole Officer

09.
Delusional Fangirl

 08. Bottle of Percocet

07. Sexy High School Dropout

06. This

05. Inmate (actual inmate ...not really a costume)

 
04. White trash

03. Creepy, obsessive 43-year-old fan from his hometown

02. Sexy Pregnant Teen



01. Sexy Meth Cook

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