The Parson Red Heads: every now and then they get the formula just right.  They’ve got a new record out, Yearling. Best tune is “Seven Years Ago” which right 1-2-3 of catchiness-groove-sentimentality. Yeah, when they get it right, it’s really good, hittin 3 part harmonies, let the pedal steel rip and tuggin at the strings just like so. Listen to it here:

Seven Years Ago

Seven Years Ago

”When You Love Somebody” is pretty good too, going for that classic rock rousin moment.  There’s something kinda funny about “Unemotional” for as emotional as it is. 

Said it before and will again: love the drummer for those Ringo-like on-the-beat beats.

They are playing The Triple Door on September 9th with Viva Voce. Will always have a soft spot for The Parson Red Heads since I saw ‘em at the small and friendly Amnesia in SF a couple years ago. When they miss, it can be rough, but every now and then they write a gem.