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Mortal Prophets reimagine a standard with their fresh version of the freedom classic Down On Me.  If you’re not familiar with the importance of this work, the artist offers this eloquent description.  “‘Down On Me’ is a traditional freedom song from the 1920s or earlier that became popular following its remake by Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company. But the version I first heard was a very early recording by Eddie Head and His Family (1930), on the John Fahey compilation called American Primitive Vol 1: Raw Pre-war Gospel (Revenant 206).  My version reimagines the song and turns it into an over-the-top psychotronic stomper.”

This isn’t the artists first dip into classic revivals.  You need to hear all of the new Mortal Prophets album Dealey Plaza Blues. Their mission as purveyors of the political pop lyrical canon honors histories asset as unforgiving educator.  In a world where we adapt new problems as being unique due to the prior generations tech science vulnerabilities Mortal Prophets shines relevance through their art.  The mediums have changed, but the problems persist.  If you’re looking for a catchy post punk vibe that’s here too, but we think he deserves recognition for both qualities of his art. 

See how your worldview relates, checkout Dealey Plaza Blues and all of his expansive works.