This split 7" acts as a sweet introduction to the artist on either side:
Jim Strange plays haunted americana/gothic blues in the vein of NIck Cave or Bad Luck City. Somber and creepy his song (aptly titled "The Circus Song") covers one of my favorite subjects, the twisted side-show.
It's almost sad to say that Eli August has the perfect voice for heartbreak.
His voice has strength and range, but still seems ready to snap from sheer heartache. The miniimalist orchestrated pop that (just barely) supports him is a nicely composed counter point to his tale of romantic loss.
