Plus, stream the new group's version of Songs: Ohia track "The Gray Tower" by Lake Schatz. on September 18, , pm. 0 comments. Strand of Oaks' Tim Showalter, photo by Philip Cosores.

8A – “The Gray Tower” 8B – “Black Link to Fire Link” 9A – “Keep It Steady” 9B – “United of Lost Alone” Almost 20 years after Jason Molina's voice first rang out from Ohio, in this brave new world of streaming, the discussion surrounding the resurgence of vinyl rarely includes the 7".

Goshen Electric Co. happened both all at once and gradually: an electrifying culmination of Tim Showalter’s nearly two decades long love affair with Jason Molina’s craft and just one half-day in the recording studio with the members of Magnolia Electric Co.. "Better known as Strand Of Oaks, Showalter’s turn at the helm of Magnolia Electric Co. (Mike Benner, Jason Evans Groth, Mikey.

With hindsight, the early records made under the name Songs: Ohia were Jason Molina’s attempts to find a voice, literally and figuratively. The debut, Songs: Ohia (), introduced a ragged ensemble, detailing the thin-voiced singer’s stories of bygone eras, with woodwind and banjos. The next handful of releases, however, established Songs.

Apr 23,  · Songs: Ohia’s spectral folk music inspired a number of excellent albums during the late s and early s, including its self-titled debut full-length and ’s Axxess & Ace.

“The Grey Tower” b/w “Black Link To Fire Link” Songs: Ohia News. Oct 11, Deluxe Reissue of Songs: Ohia’s ‘The Lioness’ Out Nov. 23rd. At the dawn of the 21st century, 'The Lioness' felt modern. The avant-garde tones and arrangements of Arab Strap are absorbed here into Molina's songwriting to create what would become, for.

Every song is strong and for me it remains the highlight of a remarkable series of albums. He is sadly missed. He was a truly talented voice. This is music which grips the heart and soul and takes them to place of magical place. Listen to with headphones and it is hard not to become overcome. Buy it on vinyl/5(20).

The Gray Tower Songs: Ohia. Album Journey On: Collected Singles. The Gray Tower Lyrics. It's not just evil that stalks the american sky But there's something that's stalking the sky oh.