Jan 08, 2010

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The twangy Brooklyn alt. country quartet My Cousin, The Emperor recently released their ultra-charming debut LP, A Long Way Home. It's now available at various online retailers, but you can check out an exclusive preview above. The road-weary track on offer is inspired by the interesting life of Spanish classical guitarist Andrés Torres Segovia. Likewise, the lyrics portray a sad tale of loss: Segovia escapes the Spanish Civil War, thus separating him from the love of his life. He ultimately himself in the coastal city, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Singer-guitarist Jason Reischel captures the classic narrative with a high and lonesome falsetto that demands attention. (That pedal steel sure helps too.) With "Montevideo," My Cousin, The Emperor stands up for all that's still right with the genre of country.

Listen to more Americana goodness at the band's MySpace. In related news, A Long Way Home's road-warring title track has been nominated for a "Best Alt. Country Song" Independent Music Award. Vote here. Congratulations dudes!