Review
The indelible magic of Biram’s music is it’s vivid, manic energy. He’s a one-man band afire, making noise to fill the universe with his anguish, yet the songs jump to beat all. Their sum is ultimately an uplifting assault against the ignominies of getting by. –No Depression
Review
Every so often, an artist comes along, playing music that makes you stop in your tracks and say, ‘Yeah, that’s exactly what I needed.’ Scott H. Biram is that artist. –All Music Guide
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Let me preface this review by first saying that I am not a fan of the alt-country genre. Scott H. Biram is simply labled as alt-country because there is no country/blues/punk/metal/badassery genre to speak of. And yes, he is all those things and more.
Scott H. Biram is an amazing artist, and puts on a hell of a show. One man, sitting down, gets all the little hole in the wall venues he plays dangerously rowdy. This album, while a bit more down tempo then his previous effort (Dirty old one man band) continues his relentless musical assault on the United States.
Everything he offers is put to front on this album. The opener “Been Down Too Long” is like a tent revival with an open bar. I have not once been able to keep from giving him an “AAAAAAAAMEN!” when listening to this song.
Many other tracks such as “No way” and “Long Fingernail” really display his ability as a singer and songwriter and make no attempts at displaying his whole americana musical fusion thing. They are just good songs.
The title track, “Graveyard Shift”, is so heavy that I want to lable it some sort of bizarre mutation of metal. It’s hands down one of my favorite songs and is an ode to the working class.
Hell, the last track “Church Babies” is downright punk.
All the hyperbole in the world doesn’t really justify this music. Well worth every penny spent. The only thing that keeps me from giving it five stars is that it may inspire someone to buy this album over his first. Both should be had, but in order.
This is a prime example of hellbilly music. The band is great and tight, oh wait, that’s not a band it’s only one man Scott H. Birham himself. The music is rough and raw, and as the sticker on the album states, best when played very loud. Really, this album, along with his first album, are worth picking up no matter what kind of music you like. He’s probably the only guy capable of challenging Hank Williams III for his position as the badest country boy you’ll ever meet.
Seeing Biram live was my first experience with his music and I was nervous about the CD. But Graveyard Shift lives up to its/his name. He is truly a one man band that explodes with music in its most raw and pure form. The lyrics are fitting with talk of love, murder, and good times. They get me moving to do anything from dishes in the kitchen, gardening with my cats, or having a few beers with my friends. This CD is a must have for anyone who loves cow punk, country, or just good rock and roll. Try it with a shot of Jack and a beer today.