| Details / Tracklist: |
1: Book Of Joe ()
2: Fire In The Sky ()
3: Adeline ()
4: The Greys Between ()
5: Navajo Norther ()
6: Field Of Heathers ()
7: Wheels ()
8: All The Way ()
9: Hummingbird ()
10: 1,000 Wild Horses ()
11: It's Been A While ()
12: Everything & More ()
13: Fire In The Ocean () |
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| Description: | 2024 release. "Throughout the past 4 years since our last studio album, we've seen a huge shift in our careers and what honestly has felt like a powerful movement in the weather. It has felt like a Norther storm-front that we've been trying to hold on through. As a band, it took right around 10 years of heavy touring throughout the U.S. before we caught any kind of large 'break'; and our hope is that these 13 tracks are a perfect culmination of what makes up our unique sound. The entire album was recorded over the course of about 8 months, with only 2-3 day gaps to record at a time, in between shows and travel. We hope the sound is large enough to blur genres, while staying completely genuine to the sounds that our earliest fans keep coming back for. From honest, singer-songwriter ballads, to powerful folk and Celtic-rock instrumentation; we hope there is something here that resonates with everyone. We are Shane Smith & The Saints from Austin, TX and this is our brand new album, Norther.""Norther" on CD brings the powerful, dust-covered Americana sound of Shane Smith & The Saints directly into your living room. Expect a mix of heart-pounding, harmony-rich anthems and intimate, story-driven ballads that blend country, folk, rock and roots music into a cohesive whole. The songs are characterized by Shane Smith's expressive vocals, multi-part harmonies, fiddles and guitars that move fluidly between driving rhythms and wide, cinematic soundscapes. Lyrically, the album roams through themes of restlessness, resilience, faith, relationships and life on the road, giving the record both emotional depth and a strong narrative thread. The carefully sequenced tracklist creates a journey-like listening experience that rewards both focused listening and casual spins.
Shane Smith & The Saints are known for their intense live performances and a sound that feels tailor-made for open highways and big skies. Over the years they have built a loyal grassroots following, especially through relentless touring and word of mouth. Their music has reached a broader audience via placements in popular TV series and through strong streaming traction in the Americana and Red Dirt scenes, helping the band move from insider tip to a firmly established name in contemporary roots music. "Norther" reflects this evolution, capturing both the grit of their earlier work and the maturity of a band that has honed its craft on countless stages.
The CD edition offers a warm, full-bodied sound that suits the organic instrumentation of the band and makes "Norther" ideal for listeners who appreciate a tangible format and a focused album experience. It is a strong recommendation for fans of modern Americana, Red Dirt country and narrative-driven roots rock.
GERONIMO WEST, the label behind this release, has positioned itself as a home for authentic, roots-oriented artists and long-form album projects. With a clear focus on artistic integrity and strong songwriting, GERONIMO WEST supports performers who build their careers on touring, dedicated fan communities and honest, handmade music. The collaboration with Shane Smith & The Saints underscores the label's commitment to contemporary Americana and to artists that put substance over short-lived trends. |
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793888871786 |
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