The Civil Wars

Let me make one thing very clear before we proceed. I am not a country music fan. Sure I went through a Dixie Chicks phase as a child, but like all fads of the 90s, I grew out of this. Despite The Civil Wars country twang, thanks to simple arrangements and a lot of soul, their talent is undeniable. This beautiful video is for the title track off their debut album “Barton Hollow.” But I encourage you to listen to the album in it’s entirety – multiple times. Their melancholy voices meld in perfect harmonies over acoustic guitar, the occasional violin – is that a banjo I hear? – and basic percussion. (The lead male singer also looks a lot like Johnny Depp, don’t ya think?)