You have most certainly heard of free-jazz, but have you ever heard of free-country?
Neither had I, but that is exactly the kind of mangled earthy noise that Davenport is making. This prolific Madison, Wisconsin outfit (headed by one Clay Ruby) make difficult music. One interpretation of this is that its just a bunch of talentless hacks pounding and plinking aimlessly on their instruments. I’d like to think of it as more “improvisational” or “experimental” in nature.
A cacophony of acoustic guitars, violins, odd percussion, hand claps, keys, field recordings, organs, and occasionally vocals create some of the most richly textured sounds I’ve heard in awhile. The “songs” are loosely structured and meandering affairs that marry together the realms of psych folk and improvised noise into an all-out rural-psychedelic-commune-freak out. RIYL: Red Red Meat, Phosphorescent, etc…
The Free Country CD is available now from Last Visible Dog.
MP3 | Davenport – Free Country Free Country
MP3 | Davenport – Play It Once Sam Free Country
Hey Eric-
The Crystal Skulls record should be a good one. I’m really looking forward to it.
I hope everything works out with your daughter.
Take care-
Derek
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