Disc 01 01. "Boots" 02. "Every Man Needs A Chew" 03. "Dead Man's Isle" 04. "Smoochin' In The Ditch" 05. "One-Armed Man" 06. "The Good Lord" 07. "Delirium" 08. "Miss Mary" 09. "Time For Crawlin'" 10. "The Massacre Of El Kuroke" 11. "Hard Day" 12. "Gunslinger's Glory"
Disc 02 01. "Boots" 02. "Every Man Needs A Chew" 03. "Dead Man's Isle" 04. "Smoochin' In The Ditch" 05. "One-Armed Man" 06. "The Good Lord" 07. "Delirium" 08. "Miss Mary" 09. "Time For Crawlin'" 10. "The Massacre Of El Kuroke" 11. "Hard Day" 12. "Gunslinger's Glory"
Description:
Illusion & Doubt by Dead South, released 2 September 2016, includes the following tracks: "Dead Man's Isle", "One Armed Man", "Delirium", "Time For Crawlin'" and more.
This version of Illusion & Doubt comes as a 1xLP+1xCD.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
"Illusion & Doubt" is a full-length LP by Canadian folk-bluegrass renegades The Dead South, released via the independent label DevilDuck Records in cooperation with Indigo. On this record, the band sharpens its trademark mix of high-energy bluegrass, dark storytelling and tongue-in-cheek outlaw romance: banjo, cello, mandolin and acoustic guitar drive songs that move between barroom sing-alongs, eerie murder ballads and rousing foot-stomping anthems. The acoustic instrumentation remains raw and immediate, yet the arrangements are more refined and cinematic, giving the album a cohesive, almost Western-movie atmosphere that runs from the first groove to the last. "Illusion & Doubt" is designed as a pure vinyl experience, with a dynamic, organic soundstage that highlights the band's vocal harmonies, percussive string work and the tension between light-hearted melodies and darker lyrical undercurrents.
The Dead South have built an international following as one of the most distinctive modern bluegrass and folk outfits. Originating from Canada, they rose from a regional live secret tip to a globally touring band, thanks especially to their viral hit "In Hell I'll Be in Good Company", whose video amassed hundreds of millions of views online and introduced their gritty "boot-stomping bluegrass" to a worldwide audience. Their records have received multiple awards in the roots and folk scene, and they are known for relentless touring across Europe and North America, selling out clubs and appearing at major festivals. With "Illusion & Doubt", they consolidated their status as a band that bridges traditional acoustic music and contemporary indie attitude, appealing to both classic Americana fans and listeners discovering modern folk for the first time on vinyl.
The LP comes from DevilDuck / Indigo, a partnership standing for carefully curated alternative, folk, indie and Americana releases. DevilDuck Records, an independent label with a strong ear for timeless songwriting, has become known for discovering and supporting characterful artists off the mainstream track and presenting them with great attention to detail in terms of artwork, sound and packaging. Indigo, as distribution and partner, ensures that these lovingly produced records reach a broad network of specialized record stores and discerning collectors. Together, DevilDuck / Indigo have earned a reputation among vinyl fans for authentic productions, musically coherent catalogs and long-term artist development rather than short-lived trends. "Illusion & Doubt" fits seamlessly into this philosophy: an LP for listeners who value both strong songs and a high-quality physical edition.
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