MUSIC

McGonigel's Mucky Duck presents Deadman.  

Steven Collins, the Texas songwriter otherwise known as Deadman, captured a rare beauty and understated elegance rarely seen, in the album, Our Eternal Ghosts. Reminiscent of music from the days of Gram Parsons and The Band, the album is a brooding, ultimately uplifting testament to the belief that hope springs eternal. DEADMAN's latest album "Severe Mercy" is available now online. They've got another one coming up right behind it called "Take Up Your Matt and Walk."

“This Dallas band debuts with a fine album of atmospheric roots-rock, combining melancholy twang with ambient textures. Imagine Whiskey- town produced by Daniel Lanois and you're getting close.” - Don Yates. KEXP

"...with lyrics steeped deep in Southern folk tradition, and production worthy of a late night headphone trip. Dripping with beautiful harmonies..." - Music Connection Magazine, 9 out of 10 Stars

"tap into the cosmic American musical energy that ignites when the elements of country, blues, gospel, folk and rock are melded in a transcendent alchemy. - Amplifier Magazine

"songs hark back to a world of clapboard churches and baptist hymns" - UNCUT, 4 Stars

"For a band with such a morbid-sounding name, Deadman's stately melodies (think recent Springsteen ballads) glisten with a life-affirming grace. The moonlight-crisp pedal steel and lush keyboard touches will raise--if not the dead--at least a few goosebumps." - Paste Magazine

"When KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic comes beckoning, you know you are on the verge of something big...at least in critic measurements. This is sure to be the case for Deadman." - Pure Songwriters

" Deadman is alive. Spiritual even. “ - - David Lynch, Austin Chronicle

Photo by James Webber.