Murder By Death On World Cafe
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Murder By Death On World Cafe
The Bloomington, Ind., band performed at World Cafe Live earlier this year. courtesy of the artist hide caption
The Bloomington, Ind., band performed at World Cafe Live earlier this year.
courtesy of the artistSet List
- "On The Dark Streets Below"
- "Foxglove"
- "Yes"
- "Comin' Home"
With guitars and electric cello, Murder by Death has successfully bridged the gap between raucous, energetic rock music and softer, low-key country. The Bloomington, Ind., band has gained notice not only for its musical offerings, but also for its lyrical matter. With many songs touching on dark, ghastly themes -- from zombies to the devil -- Murder by Death is one of the prettiest morbid bands working today.
On Good Morning, Magpie, the group has crafted its first non-concept album, although there are still plenty of detailed narratives threading the record. A sprawling, ambitious work, Good Morning, Magpie makes good on Murder by Death’s ability to heighten suspense in its music, and bring the listener into its darkly-crafted dream world. You can practically see the barren towns and dark woods that serve as the backdrop to the band's storylines.