With a newly-rejuvenated line-up and their signature sound intact, San Francisco's Hammers of Misfortune have returned with "17th Street", a brash and heartfelt song cycle, blending the best elements of NWOBHM, Thrash, doom Metal, and American folk music while somehow sounding unlike any of these. "17th Street" takes the band's inimitable sound to a new level, creating an emotional gravity that only further accentuates the band's formidable songwriting chops. This is what John Cobbett (guitarist & producer of the band) had to say about this.
"I can see how someone could find it an upbeat record at first glance. If you listen carefully, you'll find that each song has its own point of view. You might find hope, or something very different, very dark."
"17th Street" track listing:
1. 317
2. 17th Street
3. The Grain
4. Staring (The 31st Floor)
5. The Day the City Died
6. Romance Valley
7. Summer Tears
8. Grey Wednesday
9. Going Somewhere
Here is the first single titled "The Grain", taken from Hammer Of Misfortune's NEW album "17th Street".
Hammers of Misfortune "The Grain" by Metal Blade Records
Hammers of Misfortune is:
- John Cobbett: Guitar
- Chewy Marzolo: Drums
- Sigrid Sheie: Organ, Piano, Vocals, Flute
- Leila Abdul-Rauf: Guitar, Vocals
- Joe Hutton: Vocals
- Max Barnett: Bass
Starting today, NPR.org will be streaming San Francisco, CA Hammers of Misfortune's brand new album, "17th Street", in its entirety.
Related links:
Hammers of Misfortune Stream NEW Album '17th Street' via NPR
Official Site of Hammers Of Misfortune
Hammers Of Misfortune on MySpace
Hammers Of Misfortune on Metal Blade Records
Follow John Cobbett on Twitter
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