Ranging from a whispered hum to a cathartic holler and boiling over with his skillful wordsmithery, Kevin Devine’s Brother’s Blood furthers his adventures in exploring new stylistic territory and reflects the diverse talent and contributions of his musical handymen, The Goddamn Band.

Testament to Devine’s sonic ambidexterity, Brother’s Blood, his fifth record and first with Manchester Orchestra’s Favorite Gentlemen record label, showcases the Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter’s versatility and range.

A confident mission statement about conscience, culture and personality, the album is resounding evidence of his impressive maturation as musician. Recorded at Williamsburg Headgear Studios with his Goddamn Band , Devine deliberately ceded more control of arrangement to his players, hoping to affect a more live, full-band feel for the first time on record.

Whether he’s joined in a duet, backed by his Goddamn Band, or singing quiet ruminations into his microphone alone with just his acoustic guitar, Devine deftly illustrates his unique versatility and breadth with each note. Brother’s Blood not only serves as a reminder of this but as the next step in his exciting evolution.

Tracks:

1. All of Everything, Erased
2. Carnival
3. Another Bag of Bones
4. Hand of God
5. Brother’s Blood
6. Fever Moon
7. It’s Only Your Life
8. Murphy’s Song
9. I Could Be with Anyone
10. Yr Husband
11. Tomorrow’s Just Too Late

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