Paul Cauthen - Black On Black

Paul Cauthen - Black On BlackCelebrated for his remarkable baritone voice, which has earned him the nickname Big Velvet, Cauthen grew up singing in the church choir and cut his chops as part of a tight knit creative community in East Texas. Cauthen has steadily risen through the ranks of country and Americana, first gaining notoriety with roots duo Sons of Fathers before embarking on a solo career with his debut album, My Gospel. He's gone on to release two more much lauded

this edition captures every scorched vocal line and skanked-up rhythm in raw

Some might call it nightmarish

'Nitely' represents a musical shift

'For Humanity' is an energy release that is as unrelenting and dominate as a hungry shark in seal infested waters

Take standout track "Sense & Sensibility

or the logic of reason

and some surprises too

Double vinyl LP pressing including bonus tracks

division and despair

That man is David Bazan

Stereophonics

Maintaining the band's signature dark and intimate aesthetic