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Rocky Votolato: True Devotion

By Catherine Prewitt at 9:30 AM on April 1, 2010

Lucky like a three-leaf clover Rocky Votolato’s latest offers 10 reminders of what a man can do with just a guitar and a poem. This album is an artifact from the Seattle songwriter’s season of despair, and its simple instrumentation, understated harmonies and conversational lyrics give the story weight. Stunning strings set the tone in opener “Lucky Clover Coin,” mimicking the longing stirred up by Votolato’s narrative of seclusion, anxiety and lust for freedom.... read more

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Album Stream: Rocky Votolato - True Devotion

By Culture Clubbers at 10:34 AM on February 16, 2010

Click the image for an exclusive stream of the new record from Rocky Votolato. True Devotion is out February 23rd on Barsuk records. ... read more

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Rocky Votolato Announces New Album, Two Acoustic Shows

By Christina Lee at 3:25 PM on January 5, 2010

Rocky Votolato is emerging from more than two years of personal hibernation with his third studio album, now set for a Feb. 23 release through Barsuk.... read more

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Current Events: When Pirates Attack - Paste counts down the Top 20 Best Pirate Songs not appearing in a Disney movie or theme-park ride

By Steve LaBate at 2:30 AM on December 4, 2008

You can't turn on the news or pick up a paper these days without noticing a rather strange but kinda awesome (from dry land, at least) new phenomenon: the return of pirates to the high seas! OK, I know what you're gonna say—this isn't some kiddie movie starring Johnny Depp as a Keith Richards-impersonating swashbuckler; this stuff is for real! Even so, you gotta admire the moxie of those Somali scallywags. I mean, it takes some pretty big balls—even for a crew of buccaneers—to knock off a Saudi oil tanker carrying $100 million in crude. Now that's some 21st-century-style booty!... read more

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