Cass McCombs Band

Over the past decade, Cass McCombs has established himself as one of our premier songwriters. It’s a career that’s twisted and turned, from style to subject, both between records and within them. His new record, “Mangy Love,” (8/26, ANTI) ventures into realms of experimental soul, twisted psychedelia, and straight-up rock, resulting in a sound that articulates his live show better than ever before. Thematically, it’s far darker, tackling heavy issues through McCombs’ uniquely cracked lens of (oftentimes hilarious) lyrical wit and acumen toward subtlety. Hip-hop and Beat poetry influences have never been more evident, with several songs employing a speech-style and clever fast-paced wordplay. There are guest appearances by many fellow musicians of his tribe ranging from Angel Olsen to Blake Mills, under the production of veteran Rob Schnapf, and the overall result is his most immediate and upbeat record to date. 

Quotes on Mangy Love:
"One of the great songwriters of his time” -NY Times
“'Mangy Love’ shows a master at work (****)” -Rolling Stone 
“His most focused work yet (8.1)” -Pitchfork
“One of those rare albums that reveals a little more with every play (****)” -The Guardian
“One of the most compelling singer-songwriters of the past decade (9/10)” -UNCUT
“Arguably the greatest American singer-songwriter of this generation” -VICE
“McCombs has yet to make a bad record, but “Mangy Love” is up there with his very best…Stunning (****)” -Q
“Succinct and affecting…his finest album (FOUR STARS)” - MOJO
“‘Mangy Love’ captivates like a Hollywood classic and takes your mind hostage like a favourite novel...McCombs’ richest ever recording... it’ll stay under your skin forever. (FOUR STARS)” -NME
“Mangy Love is the meatiest 12-track record you've ever heard...one of the best, most immersive records of 2016” - LINE OF BEST FIT
“A gifted musician who transforms lilting melodies and shuddering harmonies into unforgettable songs. The singer-songwriter pours his heart into his lyrics, telling unflinching stories that are simultaneously political and personal.” -ELLE

“Lyrically as kaleidoscopic as mid-‘60s Dylan, and packed with fascinating references"
9/10 Uncut

“McCombs has yet to make a bad record, but Mangy Love is up there with his very best. Stunning”
4/5 Q