Reconfiguring the tracks with shades of Gothic Americana, Outlaw Country and heart breaking Folk, the trademark vocal duet of King’s lugubrious baritone and Dalgleish’s tender siren-song unearth exquisite drama in Costello’s scriptures. 1-3), the upcoming compilation sees the band host some of the lesser-known marvels from Costello's repertoire and explore their potential for something entirely different and often darker. Drawing together a collection of three 4-track EPs for the first time (‘Country Darkness’ Vol. Out 25th September, you can pre-save the track from 11th September here:Īs avid admirers of Costello’s rich back catalogue since his “angry young man” earliest days, ‘Country Darkness’ arrives as both a salutation to the man himself and something of a labour of love for My Darling Clementine. Teasing the release with a new single, “The Crooked Line”, the folksy ‘Secret, Profane & Sugarcane’-era Costello number receives a ramped-up and electrifying rework that sets a tantalising precedent of what lies ahead on the upcoming LP. Released on 6th November 2020, the record will see the familiar husband/wife pairing of Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish joined by a very special guest in the form of The Imposters / The Attractions original: Steve Nieve, whose inimitable keys and wisdom radiate throughout the release. "King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet - The mingling of these two voices is just heavenly” MojoĪs the nights draw in this winter, MY DARLING CLEMENTINE will present… ‘Country Darkness’.Ī new album that throws a spotlight on 12 hidden gems from the Elvis Costello repertoire and vividly reimagines them in the duet’s definitive country-soul styling.
"MDC mix country gloom with excellent musicianship and very fine songs.” The Guardian “King and Dalgleish have earned their place in the role call of great country duettists” UNCUT
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