James McMurtry — The Horses And The Hounds Earl Hooker Ekundayo is a weighty Reggae

Ekundayo is a weighty Reggae record

it goes back to black

With a vocalist that goes from venomous rasp to mentally deranged to perfect aggressor inside the same song

Once in a black moon a band of truly terrible people emerge with no regard for societal norms or common decency

Scotch-taped guitars toggle between a chorus

James McMurtry — The Horses And The Hounds Earl Hooker Ekundayo is a weighty Reggae2xLP Gray marble vinyl independent retail color exclusive. Gatefold Sleeve. Side D is blank In James McMurtry's new effort, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with effortless elegance ('Canola Fields') and endless energy ('If It Don't Bleed'). This first collection in seven years spotlights a seasoned tunesmith in peak form as he turns toward reflection ('Vaquero') and revelation (closer 'Blackberry Winter').