Video: These United States – Maps
Typically when a band decides to release a self-titled album they are usually tyring to distance themselves from their past work, but with the case of These United States, who did just that back in June, it’s more akin to reconnecting with their roots as a jangly, country-infused Americana band. For their latest release the Lousiville, KY-based act recruited a who’s who of their like-minded peers – Deer Tick, Cotton Jones, Phosphorescent, The Mynabirds, Ben Sollee, Langhorne Slim and Revival – to lend a hand, walking away with their best work since 2008′s Crimes
These United States kick off their fall North American tour, which includes a handful of dates opening for Trampled By Turtles, with a gig tonight at the Electric Owl in Vancouver.
Jeffrey Greenblatt
Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a B.A. in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of Scripps Networks Interactive, MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.
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