Cass McCombs' Humor Risk, released in 2011 on the Domino label, stands as the acclaimed singer-songwriter's sixth full-length record and a bold creative statement from one of Americana's most distinctive voices. Drawing comparisons to legends like Bill Callahan, McCombs carves out his own corner of what might be called "Americana Gothic," blending poetic lyricism with a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Humor Risk marks a notable shift in McCombs' style, leaning into rhythm-driven arrangements and swifter tempos that bring an almost playful energy compared to his sparser earlier work. Infectious melodies are woven together with wry, character-driven storytelling rooted in McCombs' Northern California origins, resulting in a collection of songs that feels less like a conventional album and more like a vivid, interconnected world worth getting lost in.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Domino
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/07/2011
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TRACKS
A1. Love Thine Enemy
A2. The Living Word
A3. The Same Thing
A4. To Every Man His Chimera
B1. Robin Egg Blue
B2. Mystery Mail
B3. Meet Me At The Mannequin Gallery
B4. Mariah
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