On February 23, Corb Lund will release his newest gift to the world of music – El Viejo. Back with New West Records, Lund delivers a stripped-down, all-acoustic album consisting of 11 tracks. The simplicity of its sound and production is nothing short of remarkable. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bass create a non-stop feel-good energy.
Recorded entirely at his home in Lethbridge, Alberta, with The Hurtin’ Albertans – it feels as though a bunch of friends are just hanging out in the kitchen and having a dang good time. The good news is, we’ve all been invited to join the party.
“It was just a few of us in my house. No studio. No outside producer. No adults in the room. No stress.” – C. Lund
Much like his music, Lund is challenging to pin down. The western Canadian singer-songwriter effortlessly pivots between outlaw country, Western, and indie-folk genres, both on stage and behind the scenes, with genuine curiosity and true dedication. Raised with a DIY mindset, he launched his career by recording in his basement, printing his own merch, booking his own tours, and managing his own publicity, embracing the mantra of “if you want something done, you gotta do it yourself.” With El Viejo – we’re glad he did.
– @meanwhile_in_music
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