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Paul Thorn is a professional boxer turned singer-songwriter. He combines Rock, Blues, and a hint of Gospel while utilizing narrative story-telling in his songs. His music is mostly centered around themes such as love, heartache, memories, his religious beliefs, and just having a good time.

Paul Thorn took an unexpected detour on the road to recording a follow-up to his most successful release, 2010’s Pimps and Preachers. After writing many discs of semi-autobiographical tunes that have drawn comparisons to John Hiatt and John Prine, the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter - hailed as the “Mark Twain of Americana” - decided to do an album of covers. “I wanted to take a break from myself,” he reveals, “do something different, and just have fun.”

The collection, entitled What The Hell Is Goin’ On? (Perpetual Obscurity / Thirty Tigers) finds Thorn putting his own gritty rock stamp on some of his favorite songs. There are some names familiar to Americana fans (Buddy Miller, Ray Wylie Hubbard), some lesser-known (Foy Vance, Wild Bill Emerson) and some surprises. The Buckingham/Nicks tune Don’t Let Me Down Again originated on that duo’s debut, not during the Fleetwood Mac era, while the Paul Rogers/Free song that Thorn chose to cover is an obscure one, Walk In My Shadow.
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  • Braveheart53

    "˜¨¨(◠‿◠)¨¨˜"

    28 Apr 1:43pm Reply

  • Kachelski

    Definitely go see him live if you have the chance - he puts on a great show!

    2 Nov 2012 Reply

  • spacesailorgirl

    country

    30 Jul 2012 Reply

  • awesomefossum

    I interviewed Paul and we talked about his boxing career, growing up with a pimp and preacher, and why he wants to emulate Dean Martin- http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2011/03/paul_thorn_on_growing_up_with.php

    21 Mar 2011 Reply

  • TarrytownCoyote

    I first heard Paul Thorn on Mountain Stage and loved his character when he told stories or introduced songs. Great sincerity and sense of humor. Refreshing music.

    12 Mar 2011 Reply

  • OCD4CDz

    This guy is good I'm trying to find the viagra song, I wonder if its a live only cut.

    14 Jan 2011 Reply

  • WyldWoodFlower

    I just found Paul Thorn. I'm so glad I did. He's great. His music makes me laugh and makes me cry. Perfection.

    13 Nov 2009 Reply

  • tzbaby

    Paul is a good ole' southern boy........from "right down the road"............he can whip your ass in the ring and bring you to tears with a ballad!!!! Check out his web site http://www.paulthorn.com

    10 Jul 2009 Reply

  • TVisio

    Paul is the new Faulkner of Southern Rock. His Trailer Trash Opera would make Steve Earle cry. Paul's Preacher Dad taught him to love and his Pimp Uncle taught him to fight. His songs take wing with his smokin hot band. Mick Jagger would kill for an ounce of Paul's authenticity. He sez the Blessing when he partakes of his sweetheart's love. A True Believer.

    3 Jun 2009 Reply

  • lechroom

    Paul Thorn never fails to get me thinking, usually with a big goofy smile on my face. "MTFS" is one of my all-time favorites ... even Sawyer Brown couldn't ruin this fantastic song.

    29 Apr 2009 Reply

  • rivergirl0925

    love it-

    3 Apr 2009 Reply

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