Re-Post #1 City and Colour

I thought I would keep the ball rolling with the first of the "Re-Posts" and wait until next week for the next new music post.  Why did I choose this one to re post?  Because it is possible my favorite band of all time and having seen them live for the first time in May I thought it would be the perfect band to introduce to you all.


If you have never heard of "City and Colour" prepare yourself for greatness, if you are already a fan then simply enjoy!!
 


 This Artist (and his band) produce almost soul cleansing music that for me took time to show it's true quality.  At first glance it almost hides it's beauty behind a melancholy feeling of simplicity.  However the further you dig the greater the treasures that lie buried. 


Alexisonfires' (post-hardcore Canadian rock band) lead singer Dallas Green fronts 'City & Colour', a side project that couldn't be more diversified if he tried.  From hard rock to lyric driven acoustic/rock magic, Green delivers on a level that I don't think even the true musical critics could have fathomed.  Dallas combines guitar perfection with vocal clarity that is crystal clear yet hauntingly emotional.  Their latest release "Little Hell" was recorded in an old friends' (now deceased) studio  that was once a church, it's hard not to feel connected, at least in some way, to the heart and soul that is obviously invested into this album. 


The lyrics put quite simply are extremely raw, they detail many of Greens' relationships with his family, his friends and indeed the personal battles within himself.  green was quoted as saying  “You have to go through those little hells to get to the really great parts of love and life.” A theme that tends to underline the feeling of the album as a whole.


The first link below is a 15min interview with Dallas, filmed in the Church where the album was recorded offers insight from the horses mouth.  If you are a true lover of music and enjoy understanding the what and why of a song and/or album than you will seriously enjoy this.  If you would rather jump straight in and listen to the brilliance that is City and Colour jump to the second and third Video's.
 


por favor, disfrutar de!

This track is Called "Northern Wind" and can be found on the album "Little Hell".

This track is Called "The Girl" and can be found on the album "Bring Me Your Love".