The Devil's Day Off
“The Devil’s Day Off” (Mylodon Music, 2014) is an eclectic collection of original songs, produced by James Stephens and performed with the help of several fine musicians, including Chris MacLean, Alise Marlane, Danny Artuso, Ian Robb, Phil Shaw Bova, Sam Allison, Gail Anglin, Alex Vlamis, James Stephens, Brian Sanderson and Dave Bignell. As usual, Tom's songs run the gamut of subjects, moods and styles:
1- It's Hot - Climate change extravaganza 2- The Ballroom Is Empty - Man dances with ghost 3- The Life Of A Pirate Bold - Why do we admire pirates, anyhow? 4- Judgment Day - Billionaire has a change of heart 5- Take Your Lies To The Fire - How to start over 6- Adios Mi Corazon - Commuter’s love song 7- Sun Dog, Moon Dog - Man loves dog 8- The Devil's Day Off - What if everything went right for a change? 9- The Dance That You Saved Me - Old love, true love 10- Brave New Republicans - Disturbing influences from south of the border 11- Long White Ribbon - A bovine romance 12- The Uncle Song - Celebrating uncles everywhere 13- Don't Say Goodnight - Parting is such sweet sorrow 14- Newborn Girl - Man discovers fatherhood |