Name: Union
Brand: Son Volt

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TS2020CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-29

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

644216262519

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Son Volt

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Transmit Sound

Son Volt is an American alternative country band that was founded in 1994 in St. Louis, Missouri. With their unique blend of rock and traditional country sounds, they have become a prominent figure in the music industry. Led by singer-songwriter Jay Farrar, Son Volt has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and continues to captivate audiences with their heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Since their formation, Son Volt has been praised for their authentic sound and powerful performances. Their music explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life, resonating with listeners on a deep emotional level. With each album release, they continue to push boundaries and experiment with new musical styles while staying true to their roots.

Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering Son Volt's music for the first time, their captivating songs are sure to leave a lasting impression. Experience the magic of this influential alternative country band by exploring their discography and adding their timeless tracks to your collection today.

Son Volt’s ninth studio album 'Union' is available here on CD and LP. Jay Farrar channels folk music’s enduring legacy of the troubadour on Union. “There are so many forces driving our country apart,” observes Farrar. “What can we do to bring our society back together?” Initially intended to be an entirely political statement, Union morphed into a combination of politically inspired material balanced by a cluster of new songs reflecting the power of love, time and music that sustains us. “While Rome Burns” emphasizes finding unity during times of turmoil while an album highlight, “Devil May Care,” offers the distraction we need, an effusive tribute to the fun of playing and creating music. A unique aspect of Union is that eight of the thirteen songs were recorded at places associated with two figures in American history whom Farrar considers important – labor and community organizer Mary Harris “Mother Jones” and iconic folk hero Woody Guthrie. Three songs were tracked at the Mother Jones Museum in Mount Olive, IL and four others were recorded at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The legacy of Woody Guthrie helped to inform Union’s closing song “The Symbol” which was inspired by Guthrie’s classic “Deportee” (“Plane Wreck at Los Gatos”). Union features long time band members Mark Spencer (piano, organ, acoustic slide, lap steel, backing vocals) Andrew DuPlantis (bass, backing vocals), returning member Chris Frame (guitar), as well as newest member Mark Patterson on drums and percussion.

Union

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