Washington DC's Shortstack play doom country ? a kind of lonesome, demented version of old school hillbilly country-and-western blues. These 13 songs are best likened to a run-away train, speeding mercilessly around the bend to meet the devil or death, whoever gets there first. Although the music is firmly rooted in the present, the band strives to uphold an important element in traditional country music: to meditate the more despairing aspects of life. Think a less gothic Cramps, or punkier Americana-root...   [ read more ]

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Following on the heels of their critically acclaimed release The History of Cut Nails in America, Shortstack is back with The Covers EP. Paying homage to the artists that have inspired them over the years, The Covers EP is five tracks from the artists that have most inspired the band. These songs have been a staple of the Shortstack live show for years. As lead guitarist and vocalist Adrian Carroll says, 'These are songs that have influenced us, been a part of our live shows, and it just felt right that we...   [ read more ]

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