Crow and Gazelle keep it simple and poignant on their new single ‘Take it Away’. Crow and Gazelle are Mike McClure, a staple of the Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, and Chrislyn Lawrence. Their voices weave together in a duet over an accompaniment of just guitar and fiddle.
Earlier in his career McClure was known for producing records for Turnpike Troubadours, Kaitlin Butts, Jason Boland, and Cross Canadian Ragweed. Lawrence, who historically has lived as an artist in behind-the-scenes support roles, was even at one point McClure’s booking agent. Now they have intertwined their lives and the voices to form Crow and Gazelle.
McClure describes the lyrics of the new tune, “Sometimes, when you’re at an impasse or someone you love is in the midst of tragedy, there are no viable words to ease the pain,” the band explains. “Sometimes, the only thing we can do is encourage some kind of release, even if for just a moment – letting go of tension, however slowly, may be the only real remedy. The pain won’t magically disappear, but if you can let go enough to breathe, then you can find a way through what feels impossible.”
Their debut full-length album ‘As Above Now So Below’ will be available 26th April on all streaming services.
