Devils & Ghosts

by The Local Strangers

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The full-band sound on Devils & Ghosts – a two-song follow up to The Local Strangers' self-titled EP – effectively captures the energy and passion of a live show. In “Devil and a Stiff Drink,” scalding electric guitar matches the intensity of Aubrey Zoli’s commanding vocals. “Give Up the Ghost” balances a tender acoustic introduction with a powerful band entrance that hits like a tidal wave. The interplay between Matt Hart’s acoustic guitar and Zoli’s touching melodies is where The Local Strangers began. The additions of piano, slide guitar, upright bass, and booming drums bring even more emotion and depth to the experience.

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released 01 February 2012
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Aubrey Zoli – Vocals
Matt Hart – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Katrina Charles – Piano, Vocals
Justin Howard – Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Melisa Holman – Upright Bass
Mike DeBenedictis – Electric Guitar, Vocals

Produced by Yevgeniy Frid and The Local Strangers
Recorded at Heavy Genius Recording Studio
Engineering by Yevgeniy Frid
Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Busch, Sound Media Productions
Photography by Andria Lindquist
Art design by The Local Strangers

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tags: alt-country americana folk folk-pop Seattle

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The Local Strangers is a Seattle soulful-Americana band featuring Midwestern transplants Aubrey Zoli and Matt Hart. With ... more powerful vocals and intricate harmonies, their poignant, honest, and relatable songwriting has distinguished them in the Americana/alt-country scene. They thrive on stage in an energetic display of passion creating an unmistakable connection with every audience. less

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Track Name: Devil and a Stiff Drink
© A Zoli and M Hart, 2011 (ASCAP)

The Devil dressed up, as a man,
He took my body; he took my hand
And he led me to the point of no salvation

He spoke so sweet, he poured the wine;
We danced to thunder breaking over as our bodies intertwined
And I woke up in his dark imagination

But these flames, feel like home to me,
With fire coursing through my veins I think I finally see
That with the Devil my heart is meant to be

I don’t need no savior, don’t wanna be saved,
Don’t need no holy roller telling me just how I gotta behave
Just give me my Devil and a good stiff drink

I’ll take your convictions, I’ll take your truths,
I’ll take your black lies covered in red tape and I’ll throw them back at you
So don’t you bother telling me how to think

Cuz these flames, feel like home to me,
With fire coursing through my veins I think I finally see
That with the Devil my heart is meant to be

But these flames, feel like home to me,
I have never felt so free
Don’t take this away from me
Cuz with fire coursing through my veins I think I finally see
That with the Devil my heart is meant to be

Just gimme my Devil
Just give me my Devil and a good stiff drink.
Track Name: Give Up the Ghost
© A. Zoli 2011 (ASCAP)

Take all your stories, your cigarettes and go
I have no use for them anymore
You said what you needed, now be on your way
No sense making small talk when you don’t plan to stay

Drift on and away
Drift on and away

I’ll pick up the pieces and put down the knife
I only need good things in my life
I’m choosing my battles and this one I’ve lost
So much for love no matter the cost

I drift on and away
Drift on and away

You expected me to always be the one in need
so you could feel better
And through all your rage, I’d always say that it would change
if we stayed together
But it never works, it’s always worse
and we end up hating each other

Oh I drift on and away
I drift on and away
I drift on and away
I drift on and away

I give up this demon, I give up this ghost
No longer will you be the one I love most