An eclectic singersongwriter with a haunting voice who balances emotional richness, awareness, and wry demeanor in his lyrics, cass mccombs negotiates styles including americana, baroque pop, psychedelia, and sprawling jam band folkrock, among others, in his music. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Cass mccombs last album wits end, released earlier this year, saw. Before the year was out, he returned with the bradley manning single, which he premiered on the democracy now news hour, and another new album, humor risk. Cass mccombs sixth fulllength and second lp of 2011 plays less like an album and more like a collection of songs. Cass mccombs second fulllength of 2011, humor risk, is an aceinthehole for anyone arguing that mccombs delivery is classic, as in a singersongwriting with a dominating presence who combines lyrical idiosyncrasy with a stylish smorgasbord of sounds from the past. Coming just six months after wits end, its reasonable to approach humor risk as a response or companion piece to that prior album. Released on 180 gram vinyl, with a lyric inner sleeve and an mp3 download card. Humor risk was recorded in various homes and studios in california, new york, new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For that reason, i selected cass mccombs humor risk. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod.
In an interview with the pitchfork website, mccombs said the two albums were made simultaneously. Nov 08, 2011 cass mccombs humor risk 2011 cass mccombs second fulllength of 2011, humor risk, is an aceinthehole for anyone arguing that mccombs delivery is classic, as in a singersongwriting with a dominating presence who combines lyrical idiosyncrasy with a stylish smorgasbord of sounds from the past. While mccombs previous album wits end was the musical equivalent of prozac, humor risk follows this sprawling and plotless format, inviting us to just jump on and enjoy the ride. Mariah cass mccombs is to release his second album this year, humor risk, on november 8th. It was released on november 8, 2011, just seven months after the release of mccombs previous album, wits end. Love thine enemy but hate their lack of sincerity love thine enemy. Cass mccombs download high quality complete mp3 albums. Humor risk was recorded in various homes and studios across america and was produced by cass and ariel rechtshaid. Cass mccombs artists under the radar music magazine. Humor risk is the sixth fulllength album by cass mccombs. In mccombs case on humor risk, he turns the sparsely somber romanticism on this years wits end into a. Nomadic lofi indie rock malcontent cass mccombs sixth album and second of 2011 begins with the couplet love thine enemybut hate the lack of sincerity, a notion that acts as the foundation for the eight cuts on the hypnotic but illuminating humor risk. His songs have made it into the soundtracks of a couple of films, such as thomas campbells 2009 surf film the present and tv shows, such as girls, where his song bobby king of boys town.
The great scragglyhaired woundedromantic songwriter cass mccombs has made a video for the same thing, the gorgeous sixminute chug from his new album humor risk. Cass mccombs laughter is the best medicine lyrics genius. Cass mccombs in the nicest possible way, listening to a cass mccombs album is like dipping into somebodys personal scrapbook, rummaging around to see what bits and pieces theyve come across in their travels. Cass mccombs humor risk vinyl lp shop music direct. Cass mccombs prefection full album zip theschierianoi. Whatever dark clouds were following cass mccombs during the creation of wits end seem to have partially lifted, leaving him contemplating the power of levity as a selfpreservation device. Baltimorebased singersongwriter cass mccombs moody but often surprisingly humorous music is aided and abetted by bassist trevor shimizu, keyboardist natalie conn, and drummer dutch e. Buy cass mccombss album titled humor risk to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
Cass mccombs the wine of lebanon, released 06 may 2020 1. Wits end was incredibleit created this consistent mood where you felt like you were in a little universe of sad, soft paranoia. Humor risk is mccombs second lp this year following wits end which was released in april, but my first experience with his music. Read cass mccombss bio and find out more about cass mccombss songs, albums, and chart history. Todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards help free delivery shopper toolkit sell. It was followed by wits end 2011, humor risk 2011, and big wheel and others 20. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture.
Musically, thats almost truethe pounding drums of the same thing and the strummy folkpop of robin egg blue are more immediate than the painfully introverted and emotionally choked soft rock of wits end. Cass mccombs has positioned humor risk as the relatively lighthearted companion to the darkly ravishing wits end from earlier this year. Humor risk by cass mccombs 5034202028123 cd barnes. The lyrics, consistently witty and slyly humorous, remain self. Humor risk is perhaps cass most upbeat album yet, showing cass in a more optimistic mood, and could be seen as the happier, more hopeful sister record to wits end. Humor risk is perhaps cass most upbeat album yet, showing cass in a more. The new cass mccombs album, though i did find it to be a little middleoftheroad, is a nice change of pace for this. He made his label debut in 2002 with the ep not the way.
Sugar and spice and everything weird a tug on jupiters beard equal parts bay, henbane and kelp a tooth from a spotted wolfs whelp garlic, cayenne. Guitar cass mccombs bass dan horn drums joe russo keyboards frank locrasto location. A series of unpredictable records followed, including 2008. Humor risk was recorded in various homes and studios in california, new york, new jersey and chicago, and was produced by cass mccombs and ariel rechtshaid, with whom he created wits end, and before that, catacombs. The following year, his song love thine enemy was performed by the national and bob weir. Humor risk bonus track version by cass mccombs on apple. Mccombs released the sprawling 22song double album big wheel and others in 20. Nov 03, 2011 listen free to cass mccombs humor risk love thine enemy, the living word and more. Produced and engineered in various homes and studios in california, chicago and new jersey. Cass mccombs born in concord, california in 1977 is an american singersongwriter and performer.
Aug 20, 2011 singer cass mccombs has been prolific this year, releasing wits end about four months ago, and now announcing a forthcoming second lp, humor risk, out via domino records on november 8th. It sounds as if mccombs is presenting humor risk as a more lighthearted and airy counter to his earlier record. Mariah cass mccombs is to release his second album this year, humor risk, on. Cass mccombs born 1977 in concord, california is an american musician. I found this quote in a book and i thought of you so i walked me out like a moth in the morning dew and a million cigarettes later the quote reappeared now nothing about my love could be called insincere. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout side a. Blending genres such as rock, folk, psychedelic, punk, and alt country, he has played in numerous bands in the bay area and pacific northwest during the 1990s, often in diy spaces, before relocating to new york city. Singer cass mccombs has been prolific this year, releasing wits end about four months ago, and now announcing a forthcoming second lp, humor risk, out via domino records on november 8th. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. It sounds as if mccombs is presenting humor risk as a.
Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. The aforementioned love thine enemy is just one of three slowburn rockers on the record that bring to mind kurt vile fronting the. Cass mccombs is to release his second album this year, humor risk, on november 8th. The lyrics are as interesting and wry as ever, the arrangements as beautiful as those on its predecessors, but here. It was released on november 8, 2011, just seven months after the release of mccombs previous. Wits end was started years ago and it slowly made its way to the finish line.
Theres something playful in mccombss guitar in mystery. Id heard his name mentioned repeatedly all year, but hadnt taken the initiative to give one of his albums a full listen. Mar 01, 2011 humor risk is the sixth fulllength album by cass mccombs. Humor risk is an attempt at laughter instead of confusion, chaos instead of morality, or, as fellow northern californian jack london said, i would rather be ashes than dust. Order online today and get free uk delivery on orders over. Singersongwriter cass mccombs will release a second record this year, titled humor risk. Download scrobbler developer api free music downloads merchandise. It certainly leans more towards laughter than his previous two albums. Germ who has also played with neil michael hagerty. Press downloads of cass mccombs ninth album, tip of the sphere, were. Cass mccombs laughter is the best medicine youtube. Humor risk, out tomorrow, is cass mccombs sixth album. Those who dont process the lyrics will be missing a lauded part of the mccombs experience, mangy love, arguably more than ever, works as a musical expression alone, mixing the sometimes caustic lyrics and roguish indie touches with an overriding smooth 70s veneer. Humor risk, an album by cass mccombs on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
An enigmatic folk nomad, mccombs is a quintessentially american artist. The album was recorded in various homes and studios in california, new york, new jersey and chicago, and was produced by cass mccombs and ariel rechtshaid, with whom he created wits end 2011 and catacombs 2009. Wisdom doesnt always come in neat orderly rows, as richard linklaters classic 1991 independent film slacker brilliantly shows. Humor risk by cass mccombs, released 07 november 2011 1.
Humor risk was recorded in various homes and studios in california, new york, new jersey and. Elusive californian singer cass mccombs was once described as unobtrusively brilliant by john peel an apt description for. Mccombs describes it on his website as an attempt at laughter instead of confusion, chaos instead of morality. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Buy cass mccombss album titled humor risk to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Sugar and spice and everything weird a tug on jupiters beard equal parts bay, henbane and kelp a tooth from a spotted wolfs whelp. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Cass mccombs shares video for new song absentee plus stream his new. Listen free to cass mccombs humor risk love thine enemy, the living.
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