New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Aussie songwriting forces Kasey
Chambers and Shane Nicholson have teamed together for the first time to write and record the country and bluegrass infused 'Rattlin' Bones' out
September 16th on Sugar Hill Records, their first for the label.
While both artists have successful solo careers in their native Australia and stateside, the husband and wife duo decided to join forces and create a sparsely produced record that highlights the intertwining of two distinct, yet perfectly harmonized voices in a style honoring their musical roots. The result is 'Rattlin' Bones' - a fourteen song LP featuring nine tracks written collaboratively and the remaining tracks written by either Chambers or Nicholson. The album was produced by Kasey's brother Nash alongside Nicholson and recorded in just a week's time in Australia.
'Rattlin' Bones' features a bevy of stringed instruments - guitars, dobros, banjos, lap-steels and fiddles - all perfectly accompanying seamless harmonies and bluegrass-tinged songwriting. The album kicks off with the title track-a dobro driven lament on loss and love that features Kasey and Shane's vocals in unison as well as trading lines back and forth in the verses. 'Monkey On a Wire' is an up tempo song touching upon the dangers of vices and addiction - all underscored by the wail of a remorseful fiddle. 'Wildflower' is a sweet ballad sung by two lovers singing together in conversation.
Prior to 'Rattlin' Bones,' Kasey's four solo albums were each released to critical acclaim and achieved multi-platinum status in Australia and major sales and critical success in the U.S. Rolling Stone raved that Kasey is "the freshest young voice in American roots music" and the New York Times cheered: "it's about time Lucinda Williams had a bona-fide disciple."
Shane Nicholson's solo effort 'It's A Movie' garnered praise across the board in Australia and the States. USA Today applauded this "lovely, lyrical solo debut" with a 3.5 star rating and it was dubbed one of the 'Best of 2005' by Billboard's Executive Editor's list. He's toured Australia and North America extensively.
Released in Australia this spring, 'Rattlin' Bones' has achieved gold status, reached number 1 on the Australian Pop/ARIA chart and received critical praise across the board. The Australian: "This is a roots album of global significance. Sublime!" and the West Australian cheers: "As songwriting, singing and life partners, this debut proves the pairing is truly a winning love match."
Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson will tour North America this fall in support of the release of 'Rattlin' Bones.'
