is SO right on correct, you prolly don't know this guy, since he doesn't prostitute himself to the music marketing lunatics, but man oh man, you are missing out if you don't check out v.o.l. this is the some of the best music you can get your hands on, mature, meaningful and drop dead killer execution. this one is tied for his over all best disc, bill malonee is exquisite
Picture Bruce Cockburn fronting the Rolling Stones — without either of their respective hubrises getting in the way of the music therein. Insanely articulate, deeply felt and yeah, rocking its greasy-chorded butt off on several occasions, when it’s not quietly ripping your heart out. In Bill Mallonee's own words, this album is both VoL's "garage-band album" and his “testament to despair.” Amidst the poetry (and even a few lighter-hearted moments) there’s plenty of brutal honesty to go around, directed mostly inward. And yet, there is hope. From the unadulterated and explicit connubial bliss of "Love Cocoon" to the pure despair of "Judas Skin" to the undeserved grace of "All the Mercy We Have Found," it's all here. Download now, thank me later.
