Chicagoan Chris McCaughan has been a staple in bands around Chicago for as long as I can remember. He's done time in bands like Tricky Dick, The Broadways, and (currently) The Lawrence Arms, but has recently released his first solo album as Sundowner. Instead of gruff and melodic punk rock, Sundowner spits fire in a much quieter way. Armed with only his voice, an acoustic guitar, and a little help from some friends, Chris bares his soul and exorcises his demons.
The album is called Four One Five Two and its rough-but-charming folk-rock is perfect for late nights with friends and reminiscing about the good old days. There is a distinct feeling of longing that weaves its way throughout the album's twelve songs and although Chris doesn't have the strongest voice he's honest, poetic, and utterly captivating. Like a cross between Blake Schwarzenbach and Bob Dylan, he's something of an urban folk troubadour and (to me at least) his songs sound just like Chicago at night.
You can catch Sundowner tonight at Chicago's Abbey Pub with Limbeck or (if you can't make it out) you can pick up a copy of Four One Five Two from Red Scare Records.
MP3 | Sundowner - This War Is Noise Four One Five Time
MP3 | Sundowner - My Boatless Booze Cruise Four One Five Two
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