Murder By Death

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Bloomington IN, United States (2000 – present)

Indiana’s Murder by Death (formerly known as Little Joe Gould) layers the vocal sounds of an old saloon with the haunting strings of a Hungarian dance and the hard driving rhythms of pure rock ‘n’ roll, producing what Stuff magazine has called “lush, orchestrated songs,” somehow simultaneously reminiscent of Johnny Cash and Radiohead. Added to that thick and intriguing sound are a series of and lyrics, combining the mood and tone of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds with the narrative force of The Decemberists or a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Adam Turla fills out these sometimes frightening, sometimes lyrics by conjuring up a cast of character voices, allowing the songs to speak with the force of the characters themselves, and providing the listener with a sense of ensemble unique in rock music.

But this ensemble feel is not only the result of Turla’s vocal playfulness, but of the cohesive playing of the band itself. Sarah Balliet channels her Kentucky roots through the skilled hands of a concert cellist, playing point and counterpoint to the lyrics and guitars with magnificent grace and style. Matt Armstrong’s bass guitar provides the rhythmic framework of the band, but also takes the lead with surprising frequency, guiding Murder by Death into driving highs and brooding lows. And Alex Schrodt’s drumsticks almost dance across the skins, giving the band what the Chicago Reader called “a rhythm section Nick Cave or The Faint would die for.” The result is a fascinating slice of American Gothic, replete with trail rides, whiskey shots and Old Scratch himself.
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  • MrLivingstone

    Does anyone know when the nexy album is going to be released? I can't wait!

    Friday afternoon

  • liquorstore

    I am currently holding my breath till new album is released. So please, MBD, hurry up if you don't want to have one deceased fan on your conscience. Or at least sing a song at my funeral.

    12 days ago

  • crownanchor

    Good to see 'em on last.fm:)

    27 days ago

  • onelastxhope

    "who will survive" is one of my favorite albums of all time.[3] <3

    last month

  • AnaGarcez

    First day listening and all I can say is: WOW, just wow.

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  • MarinaRei

    You know I love you more than anything

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  • semi-vivida

    "who will survive" is one of my favorite albums of all time.[2]

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  • shineslikegold

    "who will survive" is one of my favorite albums of all time. these guys are still killing it

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24 May 2012 | from blog.myspace.com/murderbydeath

Jun 03 Do-Division Street Fest Chicago, IL Jul 12 Mr. Smalls Theatre Pittsburgh, PA http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4563055&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeed&R. …

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