This is one of my all time favorite Albums and I have the honor of owning one of the few 300 Vinyls that Delta Spirit pressed. This album has a bluesy feel and is slower than any of their other albums. One thing I love about this album is the emotion you can feel through the lyrics and melodies. Matt (Lead) tells a story in every song and creates a mural from all the imagrery in all his songs, because of this Delta Spirit is one of my all time favorite bands. This album was recorded right around the same time that "History From Below" was recorded. It was recorded at Prairie Sun in Cotati, CA. All the songs on this EP were mixed by Elijah Thomson except for "Bushwick Blues" and "Devil Knows You're Dead" which were mixed by Delta Spirits very own Kelly Winrich. Kelly mixed these songs at The Cave in San Clemente, CA which is also where Delta Spirit recorded their debut album "I Think I've Found It" and their second release "Ode To Sunshine". This EP is named after the room that they recorded it in at Prairie Sun:
The second track "Bushwick Blues" was actually how the song was supposed to be but the rest of the band thought it would be better sped up and you can hear it in this format on "History From Below". I love both versions but there is something about the original that makes it special. I think its the harmonica filled transitions that really gives it some emotional power. This is an almost all original album except for "John Henry"which is adapted from a song by W. T. Blankenship from the early 1900's. Honestly I cant get enough of this album, I have had this album on repeat ever since it was released. I have the tendency to over listen to bands and get sick of their albums but this album is different, no matter how many times I listen to it it doesn't get old to me. Its probably because of all the emotions and memories that it stirs in me. Ill stop rambling sorry.. Anyways here is a video of "Bushwick Blues" so you can get a feel of where they recorded it.
Waits Room Version
History From Below Version
I could ramble on about this band for hours but I will spare you, enjoy.
ps this isn't my last Delta Spirit review
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