Boasting from the nation's smallest state, Rhode Island natives Deer Tick brings listeners their mix of country, folk, and indie rock with their newest album entitled "Born On Flag Day." John Joseph McCauley III has a voice like he's been drinking nothing but straight whiskey for a week. At first listen you may be a bit put-off by McCauley's vocals, but after just a few tracks you'll find a great collection of tracks. Also, the track 'Friday XIII' combines the sweet and sassy voice of Liz Isenberg with McCauley's brazen sound.
Lyrically, "Born On Flag Day" is very well crafted. Songs such as 'Stung' and 'Straight Into A Storm' talk of misery and love as equal parts. Being a fan of the contradiction, lyrics like, "Life is beautiful, but beauty is a dying art. Life is wonderful, there's only so much you can wonder about.." make 'Hell On Earth' one of my personal favorite from this album. Give it a listen.
-Tessa Barnard
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