Album artwork for Death Songs For The Living by Gob Iron

Gob Iron (British slang for a harmonica) is a side project for Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo founder Jay Farrar. Teaming up with his friend (and Varnaline front man) Anders Parker, Farrar has recorded an album of new takes on American folk standards. Also known as the folk process, these are old songs by the likes of Stephen Foster and The Reverend JM Gates which have been given new lyrics or new arrangements in an effort to re-interpret the songs in a fresh way. Recorded over the course of just two days, Death Songs For The Living represents two craftsmen stepping out and taking a chance on some of the music that they hold most dear. Also included is the brand new Farrar original Buzz and Grind.

Gob Iron

Death Songs For The Living

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Album artwork for Death Songs For The Living by Gob Iron
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Released 05/04/2019Catalogue Number

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Album artwork for Death Songs For The Living by Gob Iron
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Gob Iron

Death Songs For The Living

Transmit Sound
Album artwork for Death Songs For The Living by Gob Iron
CD

£12.99

Released 05/04/2019Catalogue Number

TS2021CD

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Album artwork for Death Songs For The Living by Gob Iron
LP

£19.99

Black
Released 10/05/2019Catalogue Number

TS2021LP

Learn more

Gob Iron (British slang for a harmonica) is a side project for Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo founder Jay Farrar. Teaming up with his friend (and Varnaline front man) Anders Parker, Farrar has recorded an album of new takes on American folk standards. Also known as the folk process, these are old songs by the likes of Stephen Foster and The Reverend JM Gates which have been given new lyrics or new arrangements in an effort to re-interpret the songs in a fresh way. Recorded over the course of just two days, Death Songs For The Living represents two craftsmen stepping out and taking a chance on some of the music that they hold most dear. Also included is the brand new Farrar original Buzz and Grind.