Musical Meth Pt. 2

 Sometimes I am strictly in the mood for a certain genre of music and it typically is not country. This song, the entire group, bends those molds though. This was the first song I heard from Old Crow Medicine Show (I was living in Cd'A, Idaho and I believe it was 05-06, summer) and I have loved everything that they have done. Sometimes it takes me a second, third or forth helping of music (in general) to really fall for it, some of those multiple listenings catch me, so I try to never give up on a first listen. The album, "Tennessee Pusher" was one of those albums I listened to once, put it away and didn't dig it out for months later then really fell in love with it and I'm so glad that I did. Now it's one of my top 15 Go-To's. I'm sure a song off there will come up sooner than later...

 This song does something to me where I cannot help but shake my head whilst singing my heart out and, for some reason I find myself scrunching my eyebrows while I belt it out. It's a good thing that the dogs do not judge me for my singing/dancing capabilities or I would truly be out of friends! I never skip over this song, it makes my heart smile and I can't help but sing and stomp along. Most of their other tunes are more haunting and dark, which you'll come to find out is a norm for the songs that I typically prefer, for reasons that I haven't figured yet.

 Here's Wagon Wheel: I hope you get a smile on your face like it does to mine... or even, eyebrows creased!

 PS: I have a thing for the banjo, stand-up bass, chops, flat-caps and the men that sport them, or all of them. Obviously I am smitten at this video!

Musical Meth Pt. 1

 So this idea hit me this fine Wednesday morning at 5:25am on my way to work whilst I was practically attempting to break my steering wheel in half with the palm of my hand and also attempting to stomp through my floorboards. "Why so angry?" you are probably wondering but fear not... there was simply no other way to try to release my Musical Meth.

 Music can completely control my mood. Most mornings I turn the iPod to Shuffle right after I get out of the shower and I'm typically either skipping or punch-dancing my way out of the door in a fit of awesomeness. I have an eclectic taste in music and it's not for everybody, at all. But; if it can brighten your day, introduce you to a new artist/band/group/genre, I'm all for it.

 This mornings little jewel of Musical Meth was Hank William the III's "Trooper's Hollar"

 The Unofficial Video, but it fits pretty good:

 Back story: I've been a Hank III fan since 2002 when I found "Broke, Lovesick and Driftin'" at Best Buy in Olympia, Washington. I had been a Hank Sr. and Hank Jr. fan and so when I saw there was a III, I bought it without knowing what it was. In the ten years since hearing it for the first time, I have bought that album 3x over. The first two either got donated to a house at which I frequently partied at and or/scratched beyond repair.

 Hank III is a different dude and I love him for that. He's got two sides- "Outlaw Country" and "If you liked that, you probably should leave now" at his live performances for his "Hellbilly" part of the show. The Hellbilly is metal/outlaw country/vulgarity. While I love metal, I just haven't really connected with the Hellbilly genre, which I'm surprised about myself. Best of both worlds, right?

 I'm lost for words on how to describe this song, but... banjo to open with? F' yes! And that's III's hound, Trooper, in the song! Outlaw Country/sweet banjo and drumming/hounds... how could I NOT love this song? It's as if it was made for me. I've been listening to this (2 disc) album for about a week now, but this is really the only song that has caught my attention. I need to give the others another go, but I restart Track 8 every time I shut off the truck so that this is playing when I get in. Good luck on that one, Yaya!