There are a bunch of exclusive perks only for patrons: playlists, newsletters, downloads, discussions, polls - hell, tell us what song you would like to hear covered and we will make it happen. Acoustic Syndicate is a rock/folk/bluegrass band from North Carolina formed in 1992. Though it’s fairly faithful, those new touches that make this a fun, fresh take on the song.Ĭover Me is now on Patreon! If you love cover songs, we hope you will consider supporting us there with a small monthly subscription. Rest assured, though, that there is a bluegrass break about three minutes in, with a pretty great banjo solo. Though the instrumentation is nearly entirely acoustic as you would expect from a bluegrass band, they play a variation of the song’s famous guitar hook on a distorted guitar. Acoustic Syndicate releases soulful cover of Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground Acoustic Syndicate When a legacy group like Acoustic Syndicate returns to the studio for the first time in years, it’s almost guaranteed that the result will be a diverse collection of songs that have been waiting for their chance to be recorded and.
McMurry plays with the lyrics a bit, which has become de rigeur for covers of this song. But when lead singer Bryon McMurry starts singing, the song is unmistakably “Rock & Roll,” with McMurry’s cadence not that far off from Reed’s speak-singing. During a break from recording and touring, Acoustic Syndicates trademark patchwork of bluegrass, rock, jazz, and reggae must have still been evolving. The opening of their new “Rock & Roll” cover really sounds far from the Velvets’ original with just a solitary guitar, soon joined by a banjo. In this episode, Sarah Shook talks about everything from the evolution of sound in their new album Nightroamer, their road to sobriety, how Southern culture is. They’ve been together for nearly 30 years and have put out seven albums including a live album. Through 7 albums, thousands of performances, and tens-of-thousands of miles, Acoustic Syndicate has long been heralded as one of the important influences on. Since 1994, their unique blend of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting has inspired a generation of musicians. Since 1994, these genre-bending pioneers have inspired an entire generation of musicians with their unique blend of. Acoustic Syndicate is a musical institution. One of those is “Rock & Roll” from Loaded, their last album with primary songwriter Lou Reed (the last proper Velvets album period, as far as most fans are concerned).Īcoustic Syndicate are a bluegrass band from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Acoustic Syndicate, Greer, South Carolina. The Velvet Underground famously experienced minimal commercially success in their lifetime, but many of their songs have slowly found their way into the popular consciousness.
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