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1.1 Knoxville Girl - Brett Sparks1.2 I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive - Rosie Flores1.3 Gary Gilmore's Eyes - Dean Schlabowske (With Sally Timms, Kelly Hogan, and Tracey Dear)1.4 The Snakes Crawl at Night - Janet Bean1.5 Tom Dooley - Steve Earle1.6 The Hangman's Song - Puerto Muerto1.7 Pardon Me (I've Got Someone to Kill) - Lonesome Bob1.8 Poor Ellen Smith - Neko Case1.9 Miss Otis Regrets - Jenny Toomey1.10 Judgement Day - Johnny Dowd and Jon Langford1.11 Great State of Texas - Chris Ligon1.12 Sing Me Back Home - Edith Frost1.13 Oh Death - Diane Izzo1.14 Hanged Man - Rick Cookin' Sherry1.15 The Plans We Made - Jom Langford and Sally Timms1.16 25 Minutes to Go - Frankie ; Johnny Navin1.17 Idiot Whistle - Tony Fitzpatrick1.18 Walls of Time - Paul Burch |
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Anti-death Penalty: S.earle, Neko Case, Johnny Dowd.... |
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Description: | Eighteen songs penned by such luminaries as Hank Williams, Louvin Brothers, the Adverts, Johnny Paycheck, Stanely Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Merle Haggard. The release, celebrating/mourning America's grim fascination with the savage cycle of crime and vengeance, benefits Artists Against the Death Penalty and the Illinois Death Penalty Moratorium Project.Released in a jewel case with 4 page cover insert.
Full title:
"The Executioner's Last Songs
The Pine Valley Cosmonauts consign songs of Murder, Mob-Law & Cruel, Cruel Punishment to the realm of Myth, Memory & History to benefit The Illinois Death Penalty Moratorium Project"
Track 2: Published By Hiriam Music, Milene Music, Inc.
Track 4: Published By Universal Cedarwood Publishing
Track 6: Published By PMhits
Track 7: Published By Dream City Music (2); vocals and guitar recorded at Blue Planet Studio, Nashville, TN
Track 9: Published By Harms, Inc. c/o Warner Bros. Inc.
Track 10: Published By Seven-shooter Music; Johnny's vocal recorded at The Shop, Ithaca, NY; Jon's acoustic soloing recorded at Stinkpole
Track 11: Published By Chris Ligon Publishing
Track 12: Published By Tree Publishing Co.
Track 13: Published By Zap Publishing Co.
Track 14: Published By Bill Anderson
Track 15: Published By Wristrocket Music; Jon and Sally's vocals recorded at Stinkpole
Track 16: Published By Hollis Music, Inc.
Track 17: Published By Pigsville Publishing; Tony's talking recorded at Phlosswerx
Track 18: Published By Bill Monroe Music"Executioner's Last Songs" is a compelling CD by the Pine Valley Cosmonauts, released under the BLDH label. This album stands out as a unique tribute to classic American murder ballads and songs about death, reimagined with modern sensibilities while honoring their haunting origins. The Pine Valley Cosmonauts, led by Jon Langford of Mekons fame, are known for their innovative approach to roots music, blending country, folk, and alternative influences into powerful reinterpretations. Their previous projects have garnered critical acclaim for both musicality and social consciousness. BLDH is recognized in the industry for supporting boundary-pushing artists who bring fresh perspectives to traditional genres. |
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No. of tracks: |
18 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
JNLD20074.2 |
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