After ten years of working together as one of the finest, most creative bands on the contemporary string band scene, Crooked Still recently announced their impending hiatus.
But, before they go their separate ways to work on some exciting new projects, they've got a fall tour full of dates and a seven-song EP titled Friends of Fall, which hits stores Oct. 11. The EP is full of great new original tunes as well as a couple of cover songs - including a stirring rendition of Paul Simon's "American Tune," among others
Friends of Fall, the new 7-song EP from Crooked Still, offers a fresh and vibrant look at Boston’s most innovative folk group on the eve of their tenth anniversary. While Crooked Still is well known for its one-of-a-kind interpretations of traditional American folk songs, Friends of Fall showcases the band’s compelling approach to contemporary and original music. This unique song collection coincides with the band’s 10-year anniversary tour in October, and features covers of the Beatles, Paul Simon, and John Hartford as well as original pieces and a musical adaptation of a Wendell Berry poem.
Crooked Still recorded Friends of Fall in the midst of a busy summer tour, convening for three days in a beautiful former church house, now the site of Rotary Records studios in West Springfield, MA. For this special project, each band member personally arranged and directed the entire ensemble for a single song. Recorded and mixed by two of the finest engineers from Nashville, TN (David Sinko, Erick Jaskowiak) these gorgeous recordings capture Crooked Still’s signature live energy and dynamic musicianship, as well as standout performances by lead singer Aoife O’Donovan.
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Track listing
1 It'll End too Soon
2 The Peace of Wild Things - Dayblind
3 We Can Work it Out
4 Morning Bugle
5 When Sorrows Encompass Me 'Round
6 Pretty Bird
7 American Tune
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