Deer Tick - "Axe Is Forever"

Last week's post from Middle Brother featured the singer-songwriting talents of Deer Tick frontman John McCauley. Although I knew of Deer Tick I had never really explored their material until this week. Perhaps it was the name that scared me away, Deer Tick, really?  But I can now say I am a fan of the band, if not their name.  Right up my alley with the roots rock sound and, as an added bonus, they're from good old Rhode Island, home to my alma mater.

Their Pandora bio focuses mainly on their front man:
McCauley started recording his own compositions and touring the area while still in high school, and he widened his circle after graduation by touring the entire country. Although he'd often perform solo, the young musician also began piecing together a proper band, occasionally playing as a duo with drummer Dennis Ryan or with a small group. His music fit loosely into the alt-country category, but his vocals -- rough, raw, and ragged -- brought a wealth of rock and grunge influences to the sound. Following the September 2007 release of his first CD, War Elephant, McCauley's Deer Tick project began earning comparisons to Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse, and Uncle Tupelo.

Today's song-of-the-weekend selection comes form a 2009 EP entitled 'More Fuel For The Fire.' "Axe Is Forever" is a kind of bouncy, straight-forward rock tune with McCauley's signature gruff vocal sound.  ENJOY!

 Listen to "Axe Is Forever"
From the EP 'More Fuel for the Fire"

Click here to view a video of Deer Tick live on Letterman.