18OO ratings, jumping into a record about πππΌπππππ πππ ππππΏ, and preaching the dangers of Satanism. Though it seems alike to a parody record, with it's goofy cover and the no-subtlety religious lyrics, The Louvin Brothers are earnest, and fully believe the odd things they say. The brothers exhibit a joyous attitude here, seeming to revel and celebrate the further tainted image of Satan. It's all in good fun, but to only talk about the lyrics would be ... read more
The Louvin Brothers exquisitely harmonised messages of sin on their most devout record. Born out of the Great Depression, the two experienced a spectrum of turmoil and gaily prophesized the macabre beliefs that beat in their hearts. Ira Louvin could have died two years before the car crash that took him in 1965: his wife shot him thrice in the chest after being beaten “If he ain’t dead, I’ll shoot him again” she is understood to have said in custody. Charlie, meanwhile, ... read more