Song of the Day - October 2, 2006

Jason Molina's latest, Fading Trails, from the Magnolia Electric Co. still worships at the alter of Neil Young's country tinged rock. He creates lonesome, desolate sounding tunes that go well with a double shot of bourbon. Warning - a full dose of Magnolia Electric Co.'s brand of music may result in a nasty hangover the next day, if you don't lock up the whiskey bottle. I especially enjoyed "Don't Fade on Me," which actually reminded me a little bit of Roy Orbison. The song starts very slowly, but picks up momentum, as the guitars echo reverb and Jason's vocals gather intensity during this heartfelt tune. Click here to listen.