My Second New Favorite Video
Posted on December 19th, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
Book of James, by We Are Augustines.
The song apparently was inspired by the brother of lead singer Bill McCarthy, a schizophrenic and drug addict who hanged himself in prison. McCarthy’s mother, who was also schizophrenic, died of a drug overdose. (This is recounted in the “Story” section of the band’s website.)
When McCarthy was nineteen years old his mother, after years of struggling with chemical dependency and psychic deterioration, ended her life by overdosing on painkillers and cocaine. Her body was discovered on a cot in a homeless shelter. Next to her was a business card from the local mortuary, her children’s names scrawled across the back.
Puts one’s problems into perspective, doesn’t it?
3 Responses
12/20/2011 12:06 pm
My new favorite band. Thanks Rich!
12/20/2011 6:50 pm
I agree. This one is really good, even without having the personal information. Bits of Bruce in there and much else. Thanks, Richard
12/21/2011 11:44 am
Glad you like them, Richard and Anon. Happy to spread the word!