Sunday, 6 July 2025

Dirty little barroom band

The Fargo Railroad Co. operate out of Sheffield; for what it's worth, and it's pretty well documented around these parts, Sheffield  is one of those cities I find hard not to like. It's neither glamorous nor glitzy, a lot like Fargo Railroad Co., which is precisely why I like it/them. Fargo are touring later in the year - it'd be nice to see them headline a bill; thus far I've only ever see them play second fiddle to, so called, 'bigger' names. 

Their latest album is an absolute belter. Time & Grace1 (released last year) sees this dirty little barroom band (their words, not mine) come of age. Southern Rock, south Yorkshire style, with a side order of UK Americana makes for a heady mix. Jackie Come On was lifted as a single and sets out clear their intentions from the get go2. You'd have to be deaf not to tap yer foot to this. 

Fargo Railroad Company - Jackie Come On 2024)

 


1
Whose cover, as you can see at the top of the piece, pays homage to Hopper's Nighthawks; yet another reason to love this album. 

2 A recent caller to Johnny Vaughan's 4-7 Thang informed him that her mother says "from the gecko." Which I may well adopt myself.

4 comments:

  1. You won't be surprised to hear that I like this

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  2. this is great stuff ! so exciting to find some new music never would have guessed they're from Sheffield. Thank you for the tip

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