Review
Creepy late nineteenth century sound with a dark sense of humor…will unquestionably stand the test of time. –Shut Eye Records
Rare, early solo recordings by Those Poor Bastards’ singer Lonesome Wyatt. “Sabella” was released three years before Those Poor Bastards debut EP “Country Bullshit,” and shows a more gothic side to poor Lonesome’s songwriting. Included here are haunted tales of dead horses, eyeless children and Satan. Better than a shovel to the back of th [Read More...]
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Sabella, by Lonesome Wyatt and the Holy Spooks, is an underground classic which ought not to be missed. The album offers constant energy while delving into sorrow, melancholy, and childish sentimentality, and then vacilating between ebullience and somber testimony of longing. Perhaps the sum of this potpourii of sentiments borders upon dementia, but it is that exultant sort of madness thoroughly enjoyed by its victim! Others I have played the album for cite a likeness to Appalachian folk, traditional “cowboy” music, and 1930’s Americana, but tinged with a “Gothic” and punk element. This still falls short of encompassing the sonic buffet of divergent sounds, which also exude a spontaineity reminiscent of Jim Morrison’s antics with the Doors. The final track “A Lovely Coffin” radiates warmth and loving reassurance, while stringing together a chain of preposterous and childish, yet poetically beauftiful lyrics. I suggest that the listener form one’s own opinion, for this album consistently defies categorization.
5.0 out of 5 stars
sabella
for any fan of those poor bastards, this album is a must.lonesome wyatt’s bourbon drenched vocals and maniacal howlings have always blown me away but on this album he really…
I suprisingly like this band, I haven’t really heard anything quite like it. I especially never thought I would like this so called gothic/folk/punk type of music, but he makes it work. I really enjoyed Crows and If You See Sabella, but A Lovely Coffin has to be my favorite. He has a great voice for the slower songs.
5.0 out of 5 stars
this album is consistent
I couldn’t say enough about this album or Lonesome Wyatt. He is the type of dude I would like to drink a beer with. This album is consistent, dark but yet peaceful.