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Just a reminder - due to the holidays, we are stretching this week's Featured Friday recap over the next two weeks (Monday-Wednesday each week) - which is good- because this week's Playlist is jam packed with music. Today - songs 25-32:
25. "Ritual" by Genus Ordinis Dei
First up today, we have the opening track from Glare of Deliverance - the new concept album from this Italian symphonic death metal band. The album tells the story of Eleanor - a young woman persecuted for crimes of witchcraft by the Holy Inquisition.
26. "Long Cold Night Walk" by Victor Jones
Next up, we have our second listen and the title track from the new album by this L.A. based chamber rock artist. A really lovely song - perfect for the longest night of the year.
27. "Screaming Through the Noise" by The Room
Next up, we have something special. This is a live recording of a song which was originally included on the 2012 debut album Open Fire - by this melodic rock band from the Southeast of the UK. The song was written about vocalist Martin Wilson's son Josh and his struggles with childhood cancer. Sadly, Josh recently passed away at age 20, and the band have released this recording (from a 2018 performance in France) as a tribute. All proceeds from the song will go to Phillis Tuckwell Hospice who cared for Josh. You can download the song - here
28. "Snollygoster Goon" by The Lickerish Quartet
Next up, we have the first single from the upcoming 2nd EP by this band that features band members of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Slash’s Snake Pit, Finn Brothers, Alice Cooper, Air & Beck - and all formerly of Jellyfish.
29. "Thin Disguise" by Davy Williamson
Next up, we have the debut single from this Wilmington, NC based hard rock multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. The song deals with Williamson's personal demons and is offered as a message of healing and hope.
30. "Keeping My Distance" by Rylan Brooks
Next up, we have the first single from If Wishes Were Horses (due in March) from the outlaw country duo of Nate Rylan and Chris Brooks. The album was recorded in Nashville with an all-star line-up that includes Guthrie Trapp, Eddie Bayers, and Michael Spriggs to name just three - the band was directed by Dean Miller.
31. "A Modern Man's Way to Improve" by Royal Horses
Next up, we have the title track from the debut album by this band from South Mississippi. The album is a love letter to the music that defined the New South. The album was an official Record Store Day release and is now available on streaming platforms.
32. "A Range of Light" by Forester
And we close with the title track from the second album by L.A. based electronic indie band Forester. A lovely song and a great way to close out this diverse set of music.
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