Kwylus

How do they sound this impossibly good live. I'm convinced the rawness of a live recording enhances some of these tracks substantially. Many songs on here that I personally found to be lackluster in their official release all start making sense when listened to through this lense. Really begs the question why the band seemingly continues to overproduce their newer material when rawness was one of the key aspects that made their earlier sound so iconic.

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The only thing holding this together is the sheer genius of Jason Molina's songwriting.

I'm really sad that most of the covers fell flat since I had this project on my radar for quite a while before it dropped. I don't know if that's just a testament to how perfect the original tracks were but it's still disappointing nonetheless.

Still found some enjoyment from MJ Lenderman’s cover of “Just Be Simple”, Teen Suicides “Whip Poor Will” ... read more

Perfect album for wallowing.

Really quite interesting sound palette on this. The lo-fi production and minimalist percussion deepen the album's feeling of melancholy. This whole album really exemplifies how less can be more. The lyrics feel much more raw and intimate since they’re given the space and time required to dwell in your mind. The often conversational tone taken in the performance of these lyrics also greatly aids in creating a connection between the listener and music. ... read more

I don't know what to say but this album just clicks when you're feeling utterly defeated. The echoing vocals and sparse production works so well to mirror the feeling of depression and defeat.

Seeing bloodhail live was honestly one of the most redeeming moments of my life. These guys are amazing.