Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The High Irons

Add Date: June 14 

Artist: The High Irons 

Album: Unusual Opportunities For Young Men 

Label: Maggadee 

Genre: Alt-country, folk 

Comments: About a year ago, a band known as Katy Mae hit the ground running with their album You May Already Be A Winner , which was immediately pegged by critics and fans alike as the lovechild of Counting Crows and R.E.M. En route to their next album, however, Katy Mae underwent a small lineup shuffle and ultimately decided to re-emerge with the new moniker of The High Irons.

Whether it's with the steady-paced "Message" or the melodic touch in "Stranded on the Subway", this alt-country rock band covers some decent bases. They definitely put the "y'all" in "y'alternative." Try out tracks 3, 7 and 10.

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