Friday, 23 March 2012

Winning Blood

The name Wise Blood has a nice story behind it. Growing up, the kids on his street in Pittsburgh used to call him "young blood" but his grandfather would consistently tell him: "You don't have young blood; you have wise blood. You're not like them. You're different." And it eventually stuck. This guy can cram more creativity into a 2 minute 30 second song than many do in an album. 

The first track "Penthouse Suites" is a bonus track from his E.P "These Wings". he sings about reaching for the top whether or not he deserves it.
Wise Blood - Penthouse Suites by Dovecote Records
The second track "Loud Mouths" is far more sinister, perhaps harking back to his previous trade as a graveyard hand.
Wise Blood - Loud Mouths by Dovecote Records