Welcome to Spotiforgotten. Here I will cover great music that is sadly unavailable to stream on Spotify (or Apple, which has a nearly identical library).
Rockabilly is an odd style of music. It’s simplistic beats and formulaic structures require a compliance by artists to almost paint-by-numbers, lest they be exiled from the genre completely. This is not a criticism, but a praise for those who are able to stand out amongst so much that is unremarkable. Mack Stevens has always stood out. The Texas wild man possesses the charisma, voice, and songwriting ability to elevate his music above what is mostly forgettable to all but the hardest core of fans.
“Home Made Tattoo” was released in 1999 and doesn’t even have an entry on Discogs. The songs are raw, dark, humorous, and, sometimes, downright morbid. It’s the sound of a desolate West Texas desert that you’ve just buried a body in and now you have to find a church to pray at and repent for your wrongdoings. It’s a well-oiled .38 Special in one hand and a can of Pearl in the other. It’s music made for lonely dark highways and dimly lit barrooms. Mack Stevens is the real deal and the 24(!) tracks on this album are a testament to his greatness. ALL of his records are worth listening to, there isn’t a bad one in the lot. Do yourself a favor and venture beyond the limited streaming world to check this stuff out.
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