New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Hezekiah Jones releases "Borrowed Heart," the second single from the upcoming album In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw, due out November 13, 2015 on Woodfarm Records. In keeping with the album's inclusion of pop-culture references, this track was written specifically for a scene in Bride of Frankenstein.
"Oh, what if she hates me?/ she might think I'm crazy/ she won't want to be with me," sings frontman Raph Cutrufello. These are normal fears for anyone searching for love. But Cutrufello isn't singing about conventional romance here: he's singing about Frankenstein's Monster. "The scene is the building of the Bride for the monster and the monster's impatience at the whole process. His need for someone to love and understand him and his insecurities in relation to his (at this point) unknown mate."
Cutrufello's telling of this tale is beautifully orchestral, and his voice is as charming as ever, accompanied by swelling strings, cymbals and ghostly vibrato. Kiley Ryan's vocal performance on this track forms a climactic duet with Cutrufello as the two of them explore the Monster's fears together. The combination of their voices is easy to fall in love with because of carefully crafted chord progressions, exemplifying Cutrufello's usual wit and tenacity for creating moments that feel special.
About Hezekiah Jones
Hezekiah Jones is the musical collaboration of over 75 artists lead by Philadelphian native
Raphael Cutrufello. In Loving Memory of oosi Lockjaw departs in recording style from Hezekiah Says You're A-OK and previous records released by Yerbird and Quite Scientific in which Cutrufello layered the music independently of the band. Oosi, however, has contributions from multiple family members. Other than Cutrufello, the band's third full length album, released by Woodfarm Records, features Brad Hinton on guitars and vocals, Philip D'Agostino on bass, Matt Helm on guitars, Kiley Ryan on fiddle and vocals,
Daniel Bower on drums, and Andrew Lipke on whatever object was placed in front of his hands. The Jones family never truly stops growing though, as the band performs live with other artists often, including Chris Kasper, Chris Bathgate, Good Old War, Samantha Crain and many others.
Tour Dates
10.08 The Garage, Charlottesville, VA
11.14 Ardmore
Music Hall, Ardmore, PA
11.19 Rockwood
Music Hall,New York, NY
11.20 The Monkey House, Winooski, VT
Praise for
"This Philly-based folk collective led by
Raphael Cutrufello have created their finest album and it's one of my top 5 2015 releases." - One Chord To Another
"While warm and inviting, Hezekiah pokes and stirs up darker lyrical truths adding a textual spoonful of sugar to make his unique brand of medicine go down." - Aquarium Drunkard
"The songs sound like they were written during a hot and sticky summer, they have such an unhurried quality, but there is the sort of edginess that you might expect from a man on the brink." — Mark A. Price - PopMatters
"Every time I listen Cutrufello's voice and the overall atmosphere - sad yet sweet - is also instantly comforting." — Dave Heaton - Erasing Clouds
"Raph is one of the most creative, most unique, and has a real singular voice and vision for his music." — Bruce Warren - WXPN
