Earth - The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull (2008)

I'd like to celebrate the birth of the Saen Naen Music Blog with one of my favorite albums of all time, Earth's "The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull". This album is special to me because it commemorates my migration from NY to the semi-deep South. This record embodies the whole vibe of southern living without ever being country music for one second. Its ultra slow pace, swampy telecaster twang, thick, radiant organ playing and laid back drum thump paints an amazing sonic portrait what I see when I look out from my back door every morning. Not as minimal as other Earth records, Dylan Carlson and company have evolved their sound into something more layered and deep. Jazz guitar great Bill Frisell guest appears on 3 of the tracks on the album, adding some of his signature hazy blues vibe. So without further adue, cop this record, burn one down and just chill.

Tracklisting:

1. Omens And Portents 1: The Driver
2. Rise To Glory
3. Miami Morning Coming Down II (Shine)
4. Engine Of Ruin
5. Omens And Portents II: Carrion Crow
6. Hung From The Moon
7. The Bees Made Honey In The Lion's Skull

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