The Woods began in the woods at the foot of Bear Mountain. I’m not sure of much after that, but they have have a new album called At Rear House coming out on the Shrimper Label (I think) today. Like many other of the groups on that label, The Woods are a weird little band. Comprised of Jeremy Earl and Christian DeRoeck, they can best be described as catchy campfire nu-folk. Maybe freak folk. Whatever. I don’t even know what that means.
Do you like Akron/Family? Sentridoh? Lo-fi backwoods Americana and the hiss of cassette tapes? The duo crafts eerie folkish tunes that remind me of a cabin hidden deep in (you guessed it) the woods. The cabin has a big cast iron stove in the center that warms it on cold nights. It has a large orange shag carpet and several fine taxidermy displays. In the corner (covered with cobwebs) is a guitar. Someone picks it up. Oh, what magic musical it makes.
MP3 | The Woods – Don’t Pass On Me At Rear House
MP3 | The Woods – Night Creature At Rear House
Hey Eric, I’m a big fan of Akron/Family and I can see the similarity. I really liked those tunes, am going to investigate this band further. Btw, good luck with your Bears this weekend. I follow the NFL from Sydney, I think the Saints will be very dangerous with all their offensive firepower but hopefully the home field advantage will get you home.