The Beatroot Road – “Morbid Love” [Song Review]

Alternative world music duo The Beatroot Road, made up of Mark Russell and Hazel Fairbairn, recently released their fourth single, “Morbid Love,” a song about the self-destructive aftermath of heartache by a wronged woman. Talking about “Morbid Love,” The Beatroot Road says, “It’s been recorded over 40 years in 3 sessions and is a Punkabilly Celtic / North American fusion. We are delighted to have guest vocalist Katie Burke from Nashville on this one.” Produced by The Beatroot Road, “Morbid Love” was written by Demmy James and ‘Apes.’ The guitar was played by Richard ‘Titch’ English, with motorcycle cog played by Harvey B, and Mark Russell on the drums, all recorded in the ’80s. The fiddle solos and keyboards were recorded in the late ’90s, while the vocals, rockabilly fiddle, bass, and bo...

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