Sam Amidon But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted (Reissue)
Release Date: December 4, 2015
Label: Omnivore
Recorded with longtime collaborator Thomas Barlett (whose resume includes work with Mumford & Sons, Sufjan Stevens, the National, David Byrne and more), the Vermont-born Amidon weaves through originals, standards and covers from artists as diverse as Mississippi John Hurt to Tears For Fears. The album’s original 13 tracks are now joined by an astonishing 10 demos from the sessions on CD and Digital.Plus, But This Chicken Proved Falsehearted makes its first appearance on vinyl -initial pressing on translucent blue vinyl, with black to follow. The LP also contains a download card for the entire CD program.