“Transamerican” americana/folk band The Snake The Cross The Crown may have an obviously Biblical band name, but they sound nothing like Amy Grant or, uh … okay, I don’t know any other Christian band names. I don’t even know if they are a Christian band. They might be one of those “new Christian” type bands like MewithoutYou (and I guess, Pedro the Lion), who aren’t afraid to be Christian and write songs about Jesus, but aren’t as “in-your-face” as bands like, well, Amy Grant. Or the other one. You know the one I’m talking about.
Either way, if they are a Christian band, then they apparently understand the deep connection between spiritualism and getting high. Their song, “The Great American Smokeout,” is a lovely little americana song about people who are struggling to get by, and with lyrics like, “She is thinking of her son’s demise/On his epitaph a doctor’s bill”, I immediately see images of poor, struggling cancer patients trying to pay for expensive medication when all they need is a little weed.
I guess what we really need is a Great American Smokeout!
For more information on The Snake The Cross The Crown, you can visit their myspace page or their website. You should also definitely check out their Daytrotter session, and download their MP3s there. Daytrotter is a great website for new, “indie” artists.
And if you are a musician or a band who wants to be featured on the Stash, just send your music to normlsafemusic@gmail.com. I listen to every single MP3 that is sent to me, and so far it’s all been excellent, so keep them coming!
