MiS | Moving in Stereo

I introduced you to this man awhile back.  At that time though, I didn’t know much about him except that he had the ability to write one hell of an energetic, glam-rock number.  We’ve over time become great friends; it’s a rather one-sided relationship though.

Quebec’s Montreal isn’t the only city north of us consistently churning out current classics; Huntsville, Ontario is responsible for producing an artist with the poppy quirkiness of Self’s Matt Mahaffey and the ability to become celestial at times, similar to the late Jeff Buckley.  Although the brilliance of this great, is his ability to keep you guessing from song to song while still maintaining a fluid flow on record.  If you haven’t already been acquainted with the multi-faceted Hawksley Workman, I sure hope you take the opportunity now by hitting the jump.

HW is prolific.  That term is frequently used for what I thought was the only alt-country star I really cared about: Ryan Adams.  Wait, a post about country music with a twist?  Perhaps.  But wait, this isn’t what you may think it is.  Hawksley put out two albums this year, and yes, one was on the alt-country vibe and loungey courtesy of heavy piano implementation, and maybe even spiritual at times.  The other record, Los Manlicious is more rock oriented and full of crunchy, static-like glam cuts layered over Hawksley on the keys, for the most part.

I have a track and then a video from each album below.  Let’s start with the more upbeat record, Los Manlicious.  Static-infused sing-along number is what we’ll kick off with…

Hawksley Workman :: Is This What You Call Love?

“In My Blood” –fuzzy raucous over a driving, echo-laden beat…

And then off Between the Beautifuls is a rather religious number.  I just posted a hymn-like track on the blog and am damn proud of it!  Check it…

Hawksley Workman :: What Would You Say to Me, Lord?

“The City is a Drag” –Hawks flexin’ his vocal muscle while the repetitive key strike drives the beat.  Most def’, Hawksley…