John Moreland "High on Tulsa Heat" 2023-08-11 Guitarist Blaine Cartwright

Guitarist Blaine Cartwright

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It’s a record that’s perfectly in tune with the prevailing atmosphere of this moment in time – a life-affirming celebration as the world is reunited

"The album and concept was loosely inspired by the Japanese anime series Attack On Titan

selling more than seven million copies in the United States and over 17 million copies worldwide

John Moreland "High on Tulsa Heat" 2023-08-11 Guitarist Blaine CartwrightStripped down arrangements rooted in gritty rock and roll punctuate and cushion Moreland's compositions. Tracks including "Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars," "Heart's Too Heavy," and "Cleveland County Blues" set the tone, trafficking in relentless honesty and folk. Buoyant lament "Sad Baptist Rain" tackles internal conflict. If "Sad Baptist Rain" is about self acceptance, "White Flag" warns of self destruction. "American Flags in Black and White,"