Got a tattoo of a snake And a ski mask on my face But I woke up in a ditch Behind the Stop 'n Go Lying in the weeds With a bullet in my gut Watching dollar bills Fly away in the dust Now the sun's sinking down Spilling gold on the ground But I'm going out tonight Out past the last lights of town There was a girl with dark eyes And hair shining black And it ran like a river Wild down her back But these wide empty streets And the air shaking with heat They made me hungry Hungry to do something mean Now the sun's sinking down Spilling gold on the ground But I'm going out tonight Out past the last lights of town The Stop 'n Go's closed The coyotes they moan And the wind's rolling beer Cans down the street But the sun's sinking down Spilling gold on the ground And I'm going out tonight Out past the last lights of town
Thanks for posting this jewel from the Handsome Family. Many of you likely discovered them from the great series "True Detective". I first ran across their music in the soundtrack of "Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus". The sign with the missing letter at 0:57 reminds me of a sign at a steak house decades ago in Portland, Oregon called "Black Angus". It was a neon sign and the letter g had burnt out. I wonder how business was affected before they fixed it . . .
I saw them in Seattle in 2005, really amazing. They had a guy playing steel guitar with them. In this video, the contrast between the plastic west of today, empty of people, only populated by cars and signs, and the 1930s when the landscapes had people in them is haunting. The fact that the singing is out of sync with the images further signifies that something went wrong. And yet, there is a commonality. The Family displays a kinship with those older people, in that they are kind-hearted and plainly dressed. They even wave goodbye to us in a friendly way. I'd love to sit at their kitchen table.
I guess you could file this sound under Americana, which now is a Grammy category. It is simple and has a lot of soul, I love this tune. The man's voice is world-worn and lived-in.
Only just heard this particular track first time today and have listened to it about twenty times in a row so far ..the joy of having aspergers and finding something you really like X
Played this song along with several of their others for several days now. Just discovered these folks last week, I will be buying the CD,s. Refreshing, genuine and original, Thanks. Great car btw!
Most thing ı love about this band is all of their songs are stories... I listen to them before sleep, ıt feels like someone is telling me stories until ı fell asleep.
Liike most found from NPR,them and Andrew bird,some of best music I've ever heard,my uncle chick Daughtry was president of mca records from r 35 years, so I've heard a lot ,these two are just amazing
Well, thanks to a documentary on the Tacoma narrows bridge featuring “In The Air” I now have a new obsession and got every album by The Handsome Family available on iTunes
I was a fan of your music before True Detective was a thing, but that show helped me appreciate it even more. Love how you guys mix irony and melancholy into a perfect bland of great lyrics and experimental music.
Extremely good band, Far from any road, is a classic, fits True Detective like a hand in a glove. This is a haunting thing this song Gold I assume the meaning maybe something to do with misfortune a beautiful woman and I guess the gold flowing on the ground is his belly wounded blood, and , out past the last lights of town, is his life , going out tonight. Gone.
It is superficially similar. The first chord change (a minor to c major) is the same, (the same change as hundreds of songs (House of the Rising Son, etc). That's where the similarity ends--different melody, different chords. Thanks for Playing the Plagiarism Game, but incorrect.
This video was filmed in Albuquerque. I loved there for years most of the footage is from central ave. My apartment was on central ave and Louisiana right next to the caravan club pictured here
You guys are awesome! I love the sound of your music! Sounds like something from a western movie. Lol I think you guys brought the "western" part back in "Country and Western"
Any video that starts out at Fox's Booze and Cruise is bound to be wonderful. Glad you worked Griff's Burger Bar in there too. Love the new album, guys
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I love when I discover a new band and they have a 20+ year anthology. I am truly blessed.
I'm late to the party but wanted to comment because I 100% agree with the last comment. It's baffling to me these guys aren't super well known by now
I want to know more bands like that. Cigarettes After Sex was one I found late last year and I love them
Do you know any other bands? I would love to find some new to me music
I only heard "Far From Any Road" from True Detective and now I'm in love with this kind of music.
I definitely buy the new album!!
same here
Eric Schuster I always liked this style of Americana. I just didn’t realize anyone was recording it. I’m a fan of this band now.
Most of their songs are too country for me.
They are awesome! Gold reminds me of when i was 19 and robbed the stop and go.
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Love their music just from this initial quick listen. Nice chord changes and mood music. Kind of looks like Walter White at the end with the beard. 😮😊
This type of country/folk music blows away all the mainstream country artists by miles
The drowny echo in his voice has so much character, you can hear the open of every battle scar exhume from his throat when he sings.
Got a tattoo of a snake
And a ski mask on my face
But I woke up in a ditch
Behind the Stop 'n Go
Lying in the weeds
With a bullet in my gut
Watching dollar bills
Fly away in the dust
Now the sun's sinking down
Spilling gold on the ground
But I'm going out tonight
Out past the last lights of town
There was a girl with dark eyes
And hair shining black
And it ran like a river
Wild down her back
But these wide empty streets
And the air shaking with heat
They made me hungry
Hungry to do something mean
Now the sun's sinking down
Spilling gold on the ground
But I'm going out tonight
Out past the last lights of town
The Stop 'n Go's closed
The coyotes they moan
And the wind's rolling beer
Cans down the street
But the sun's sinking down
Spilling gold on the ground
And I'm going out tonight
Out past the last lights of town
Merci pour les paroles, cowboy.
😊
This is more than music.
This went through my soul.
I love you guys.
i agree, best thing i heard in a long long time
MINE TOO, WOW, LOVE THEM
Thanks for posting this jewel from the Handsome Family. Many of you likely discovered them from the great series "True Detective". I first ran across their music in the soundtrack of "Searching for the Wrong Eyed Jesus". The sign with the missing letter at 0:57 reminds me of a sign at a steak house decades ago in Portland, Oregon called "Black Angus". It was a neon sign and the letter g had burnt out. I wonder how business was affected before they fixed it . . .
I saw them in Seattle in 2005, really amazing. They had a guy playing steel guitar with them. In this video, the contrast between the plastic west of today, empty of people, only populated by cars and signs, and the 1930s when the landscapes had people in them is haunting. The fact that the singing is out of sync with the images further signifies that something went wrong. And yet, there is a commonality. The Family displays a kinship with those older people, in that they are kind-hearted and plainly dressed. They even wave goodbye to us in a friendly way. I'd love to sit at their kitchen table.
I think this is my favorite song on this album. Despite the whole album being amazing, I keep coming back to this song.
The voice, the music. Legends.💯
Greatest band but how are they still so unknown after decades?? best storytellers ever
I love The Handsome Family, I'll come here for hours kick back and melt into the most amazing and beautiful music❤!
I guess you could file this sound under Americana, which now is a Grammy category. It is simple and has a lot of soul, I love this tune. The man's voice is world-worn and lived-in.
for a band i never heard of till yesterday, i am in LOVE with this music, Suzanna here!
I plan on listening to the music they create for the rest of my life.
"The sun sinking down, spilling gold on the ground!" ++++
Sept 18 can't come quick enough. Handsome Family back in Chi-Town at Old Town School of Folk Music. Gonna be special!
Only just heard this particular track first time today and have listened to it about twenty times in a row so far ..the joy of having aspergers and finding something you really like X
love that old school revival, oF TRUE AMERICANA !!!!!
I listen to this song over and over.
Played this song along with several of their others for several days now. Just discovered these folks last week, I will be buying the CD,s. Refreshing, genuine and original, Thanks. Great car btw!
True Detective - brought me to your music. Love it. All songs are almost the same, but each has its far from any others....
Great song, and it’s cool to see Albuquerque in this video.
Love your songs and your style and your mystic letters..
Please never stop! xxx
Most thing ı love about this band is all of their songs are stories... I listen to them before sleep, ıt feels like someone is telling me stories until ı fell asleep.
Reminds me of David Lynch! In some way.. Great!
N. -Lynch has a great feel for this genre. It’s that feeling of Lost Highways and Jungian memories of our recent ancestors.
Liike most found from NPR,them and Andrew bird,some of best music I've ever heard,my uncle chick Daughtry was president of mca records from r 35 years, so I've heard a lot ,these two are just amazing
Another fantastic song! The cinematic lyrics fit the musical tone perfectly. Love you guys...and have for many years now.
I love this sound... welcome back music
Amazing! And thevideo makes Me wanna go back to Lancaster Ca.
Great new song,can't wait for the album!
Thank you for your music! From Russia with best regards
Missed the chance to end your post "from russia with love"
@@pomer6240 😂
The Netherlands 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱. Greets.
what a beauty of a song, hey again from Inverness The HIGHLANDS
I love your voices!! I am from mexico i started to listen your music for true detective and discovered so much more
Sara chontal me too,
saludos.
Now the sun’s sinking down spilling gold on the ground, but I’m goin out tonight, out past the last lights of town....... very real song.
Just some few musicians touch my heart nowadays, but Brett and Rennie have my true regards, since around 3 years ago! The "crows" loves you, Family.
Well, thanks to a documentary on the Tacoma narrows bridge featuring “In The Air” I now have a new obsession and got every album by The Handsome Family available on iTunes
Вот она настоящая Америка 🎉не то что сейчас.
this is amazing.
heard this record today at a local store and instantly bought it.
greetings from germany!
Absolutely gorgeous music!
I was a fan of your music before True Detective was a thing, but that show helped me appreciate it even more. Love how you guys mix irony and melancholy into a perfect bland of great lyrics and experimental music.
Extremely good band, Far from any road, is a classic, fits True Detective like a hand in a glove.
This is a haunting thing this song Gold I assume the meaning maybe something to do with misfortune a beautiful woman and I guess the gold flowing on the ground is his belly wounded blood, and , out past the last lights of town, is his life , going out tonight. Gone.
Brilliant! Best wishes to you and yours.
Your music is truly unlike anything else, makes me glad I have ears.
I kept thinking I recognized this sound. I finally remembered where I’d heard it. Bruce Springsteen- The River. I still really like your music.
It is superficially similar. The first chord change (a minor to c major) is the same, (the same change as hundreds of songs (House of the Rising Son, etc). That's where the similarity ends--different melody, different chords. Thanks for Playing the Plagiarism Game, but incorrect.
Makes me think of the band "Calexico", Ballad of Cable Hogue comes to mind.
When you hear a song that reminds you of many other songs but you just can´t for the life of you remember what those songs might be...
true detective brought me to them
Same here! (In Portugal!)
Me too
Too
Me too 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱the Netherlands
Same
Love this. Come to Australia please (especially Western Australia).
I got to see them decades ago at Shank Hall in Milwaukee before they were well known 💜
Didn't care to much for Wilderness. But this song reminds me of the Twilight days. Gives me hope. I'll definitely have to pre-order the vinyl.
This video was filmed in Albuquerque. I loved there for years most of the footage is from central ave. My apartment was on central ave and Louisiana right next to the caravan club pictured here
I love your songs
Where have you been all my LIFE? Thank GAWD I have found you!
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I am so in love with your music.
Just bought Singing Bones and pre-ordered Unseen. You guys rock!
This song is great. It feels so good to hear the soothing sounds of new HFam. I look forward to hearing all the new stories.
This is so great. Want to ride my horse in to the sunset.
Damn good band
this music really wipes borders
We in GUBBKEPS are big fans of your music. Voices, sound, aestethics, lyrics, just awesome! Hope you come to Sweden soon!
I love the new album! It was great seeing you live in Stockholm! Yay! Thanks for signing my postcard!
You guys are awesome! I love the sound of your music! Sounds like something from a western movie. Lol I think you guys brought the "western" part back in "Country and Western"
His voice is so unique.
Any video that starts out at Fox's Booze and Cruise is bound to be wonderful. Glad you worked Griff's Burger Bar in there too.
Love the new album, guys
Beautiful song. I love your sound ❤
i discovered you guys from that true detective intro. i love the haunting sound of it and those lyrics are pure gold
I love you, guys! 🇦🇷❤️
Loving this. 2-years after it was first posted.
This video works on many levels
Thank you
A very tasty tune. Thanks!
Excellent. Please come to Seattle some time so I can see you guys.
I'm speechless.
Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow night at P&H in Joshua Tree!
Wow, this is dark - gothic folk, indeed. I love it.
soy de argentina,, que buena musica...muy buenos
great tune and lyrics! well done!
Great, different, refreshing....
It does not get any better than this. We hope to see you perform again soon!
o i lo ve him
I love your music!
greetings from Panama!
música mágica, modern, sensitive, un regalo para the senses y for the spirit...
its just fantastic
Love it! Reminds me of Gram Rabbit/Jesika von Rabbit
Was this filmed in New Mexico? It looks like central ave in abq ( route 66)
The masters of American Gothic. Hank Williams meets Edgar Allen Poe making anthems about America's raw, urban underbelly
Watch for Brett in our fancy car at the very end!
Very nice ride. You deserve it!
Yes, when you buy the CD, LP or the download
Adam S
I feel we at least deserve a Kia
+The Handsome Family Official ;)
Nice car!
me gusta su musica saludos desde MExico
I love your music I just saw you in Seattle :D
Go see them live, very personable and great people to talk to. Oh and even better music
Cool lyrics and sound
Masters of American Gothic
What a tasty tune!
aahh your music sure does soothe the tired soul
The masters of Gothic Americana
love this song
Me encanta su música es única , estoy enamorada de sus voces
An amazing song
Beautiful voice
Now I have an intense craving for a Blake’s lotta burger and an Allsup’s burrito. Finest dining in the enchanted state
holy shit, a Griff's burger joint. We had one in my hometown. closed up several years ago