Ass - my get up and go just got up and went

here are some reasons you should listen to this album:

first, it's by a dude who calls himself Ass. (okay, so technically that's an acronym - Ass is the pseudonym of Swede Andreas Soderstrom, and it stands for Andreas Soderstrom Solo. I don't care. it's funny.)

second, it's beautiful; really lovely finger-picked instrumental guitar folk, and occasionally we are treated to soft, flowing vocals, a horn section, banjos, droning reverb, and most endearing of all, harmoniums. absolutely incredible to lose yourself in. some of the songs are touched with a sense of urgency and despair in the most subtle of ways. it seems funny how a guy from Sweden seems to be able to do Americana better than most Americans.

also, right in the middle of all that tender acoustic sweetness, there is a fucking amazing gem that I didn't even recognize at first. yes, the third track on the album is, in fact, a fucking gorgeous cover of the "Escape From New York" theme. holy fuck. this just became my new favorite record ever.

LOVE IT, YOU PLEBEIANS.



myspace.com/assmyass