Grant Peeples & The Peeples Republic
Release Date: 04 May 2018
Label: Continental Song City
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8713762011536
Genres: Americana American Folk
Description
Grant Peeples' 2018 release, Settling Scores Vol. II, is the fourth of Grant's work to be produced by roots icon Gurf Morlix, who also mixed and performs on the record. Other notable contributors are Rick Richards (drums), David Webb (keys), Joel Guzman (accordion), Jaimee Harris (vocals) and Longineu Parsons (trumpet), along with fellow Floridians Lis & Lon Williamson,Erik Alvar, and frequent side-man Tim Higgins.
In an interview, Peeples cites the social and political upheaval caused by the last presidential election, and responds with, "I feel like I was born for times like this...to make a record like this..."
There are songs inspired by the current political climate (Pitchforks and Torches, It Could Be a Long Night, More for Us-Less for Them). There is a love song that could be the basis and theme for an indie art film (Liliana), a cover of Steve Earle's poignant 'Goodbye', and a rewrite of a 13-minute Bob Dylan tune (The New Brownsville Girl).
As is his way, Grant's earthy vocals vibrate between ominous foreboding, poetic longing and acerbic satire. Settling Scores Vol. II is his tenth release since 2008, and previews from those who know his catalog call this record his most accessible yet.
Tracklisting
Emma Swift
Eileen Rose
Anna Elizabeth Laube
The Weight Band
The Hello Darlins
King Tree & the Earthmothers
Michael McDermott
Caroline Herring
Various Artists
Nora Brown
The Down Hill Strugglers
Chris Kasper
Wyndham Baird
Various Artists
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams
Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams
