The Mercies take their "modern roots" further down the rabbit hole with their second album in a less than a year.

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Shane Tutmarc (formerly of Dolour) takes his family group further down the rabbit hole with this second offering in less than a year. KEXP DJ Troy Nelson says "The first album asked for yuor attention, this one demands it".

Following a theme of the life, death and rebirth, this album is a more personal statement then their first. With only 2 outside compositions, it makes for a more focused, and direct album. The tradiational, "Ain't No Grave" adds to the theme sprinkled throught the album's 10 tracks, and "Angel Face" penned by their great-grandmother, Bonnie Guitar (legendary country singer of "Dark Moon"), ties together their family's 4 generations of musicians.

Shane's brother, Brandon Tutmarc, drives the group with his primitive yet tasteful drumming, and cousin Ryan Tutmarc brings the groove to the group with his Fender bass. As the band is poised to take their music to the masses, be prepared to see this album pop up on many end-of-the-year lists for 2008.

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