Hayden is an example of someone who was once rather popular (er, "in Canada"), had Neil Young produce one of his albums (this is supposedly some kind of good thing), and comes to the States and plays...Great Scott's. Well, here's hoping for a turnout of 30, although I suppose I've seen packed shows in there once or twice. I may not be one of the 30, but if you enjoy falling asleep on your feet, Hayden will do the trick, as he gently soothes you with all the songs about Thornhill, Ontario one person could ever hope to hear (my number was zero. But I still kind of like Hayden).
In the music player I've added Hayden's classic & depressing "Damn This Feeling" as Track 6. It's a live version, but still, it captures the album rather well.
The song is about someone who's depressed that their depression is ending. Oh, Hayden. You're like a Canadian Leonard Cohen. That doesn't really work. So let's say a Canadian Leonard Cohen who isn't Jewish.
"Damn This Feeling" is a track off his 2008 album In Field & Town.
It also contains the excellent lyrical snippet: "Women adored me/for the sad look in my eyes/now they ignore me/for getting on with my life."
The piano in this song is also quite beautiful. Take a listen.
"I think I'm healing, damn this feeling..."
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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