Palodine - Desolate Son (2006)

A provocative portrayal of violence, remorse & final words. Alternating in mood from fierce to somber, Desolate Son is bound together by rich vocals, lush instrumentation & final touches of pedal steel, dobro & bass. Imagine the energy of PJ Harvey, the subtlety of Mazzy Star & the convictions of a hellfire Southern Preacher.

"Palodine's music evokes mystery, especially that found squirreled away in the lonely, dark places of America. The songs twist on a country/folk axis, but fresh tendrils in blacker, meaner shades wave in the breeze. Katrina Whitney sings like shes trying to hold back the bad news; Michael Aryn and Jason Brooks use their instruments to support her worldview. As you might expect from songs titled Vengeance and Devour Me, there arent a lot of smiles here, but theres no bombast either. The dour mood holds, but its not without its moments of sunlight peeking through the clouds. If you think Tarnation is too cheerful or the Walkabouts too rocking, Palodine will be right up your alley." - Michael Toland, High Bias


Tracklist:

01. Fire In The Field
02. Sadlands
03. Sugar Water Orphan
04. Vengeance
05. Frozen
06. Devils Song
07. Devour Me
08. How To Use
09. The Maker
10. Morgantown

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