Ox
Posted by breda1982 on December 2, 2009
Ox may be relatively unknown but they are definitely legendary……..
Dead Sound is extremely happy that this Canadian musical collective has finally revived not only dust bowls but their musical output with the release of their new album, Burnout. The album is Ox’s first new offering since 2006′s American Lo-Fi but continues their history of heart-felt and candid story-telling as heard on, the album’s title track and Ojibway Diner. The touring “econo” approach Ox takes has helped create a genuine Americana sound reminiscent of Neil Young and The Band.
On Burnout, Mark Browning’s weary vocals are perfectly combined with the harmonies of his fellow long-term Ox-er Ryan Bishops, and gives tracks like the re-worked version of Miss Idaho a beautiful layered effect sure to impress new and older fans of the band, familiar with the track from its original inclusion on American Lo-Fi.
Burnout is available now through indie label (weewerk) and given the album’s current success on Canadian campus radio, Dead Sound is not the only one glad of the band’s return. If you have the opportunity, ensure you catch Ox on tour as performances by either the whole band or the frequent solo shows by Mark Browning are opportunities to hear their music become even more alive.
As you will no doubt want to rock n roll every night to the music of Ox after hearing Burnout, here is Dead Sound’s, favourite Ox tracks from American Lo-Fi and their debut album, Dust Bowl Revival.
American Lo-Fi (2006):
Dust Bowl Revival (2003):
If you like Ox then also spend some time with other Dead Sound favourites Deer Tick, Castanets and early My Morning Jacket.
