Name: Hard Love
Brand: Strand of Oaks

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Bonus disc: No

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DOC117CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2017-02-17

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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656605141725

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

Artist

Strand of Oaks

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Dead Oceans

Strand of Oaks is a rock project formed by songwriter and producer Timothy Showalter. Known for his introspective lyrics and powerful live performances, Strand of Oaks has gained a dedicated following since its inception. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Phosphorescent, Damien Jurado, and Deer Tick, Showalter's music combines elements of folk, indie rock, and Americana. With heartfelt storytelling and a raw musicality, *Strand of Oaks* continues to captivate audiences with their honest and evocative sound.

*Phosphorescent*, *Damien Jurado*, *Deer Tick*, *A.A. Bondy*, *Tyler Ramsey*, *Great Lake Swimmers*, *The Felice Brothers*, *Shearwater*, *Magnolia Electric Co.*, *Delta Spirit*, *Dylan LeBlanc*, *Jeff Tweedy*, *Joe Pug*, Hiss Golden Messenger', 'The Barr Brothers', 'Jonathan Wilson', 'Dawes', 'Wye Oak', 'Okkervil River', and Doug Paisley are among the similar artists who share Strand of Oaks' passion for crafting deeply personal music that resonates with listeners.

Experience the unique blend of vulnerability and power that defines Strand of Oaks' music. Explore their discography today to discover songs that will leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Stoner swirl vinyl! Tim Showalter's latest release as Strand of Oaks, Hard Love, emanates an unabashed, raw, and manic energy that embodies both the songs and the songwriter behind them. "For me, there are always two forces at work: the side that's constantly on the hunt for the perfect song, and the side that's naked in the desert screaming at the moon. It's about finding a place where neither side is compromised, only elevated."Drawing from his love of Creation Records, Trojan dub compilations, and Jane's Addiction, and informe by a particularly wild time at Australia's Boogie Festival, he sought to create a record that would merge all of these influences while evoking something new and visceral. These influences coupled with an uninhibited and collaborative studio experience moved an initial concept for a singularly feel-good record to something more complex and real. As much as Showalter wants this record to seem like a party, it's more than that. It feels like living. "You went away...you went searching...came back tired of looking" is how Showalter begins the title track, a sentiment that epitomizes Showalter's own mentality in beginning Hard Love. As the record progresses, so do the themes of dissatisfaction and frustration with love, family, success, and aging, both in personal experience and songwriting

Hard Love

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