Living Dead Format

Well, as promised, here is a song from Mouthbreather.  The title of the album is “Thank You For Your Patience” which is something I must express too after taking so long to always update.  The song I ripped from this band is The Night That Richmond Died.  Richmond has survived being burned down at least a couple of times and it’s still alive somehow, so I think it’ll take a lot to actually kill the city.  That being said, living in Richmond, I can’t help but enjoy songs a little bit more that have to do with the city or the local community.  I believe this song is about the death of Jonny Z., a local member of the community that seems to have been friends with a lot of the bands in Richmond. I know Brainworms also has a song in memory of Jonny Z, for example.  Jonny Z. did a lot more than just know guys in bands.  He was also the drummer for the band Tigershark and he helped out a lot with organizations like Food Not Bombs.  I never knew him personally but it’s clear that he touched the lives of many while he was here.  As the lyrics sheet reads, “In loving memory of Jonny Z and Buster Byard.”  But, anyways, back to the song.  The song reminds me somewhat of the classic American song American Pie.  Not in length or style but in the tone and in the fact that the song is about the loss of someone who inspired you deeply, both personally and musically.  Anyways, check the song out.  Check Mouthbreather out.  They did a great set last week with Bridge And Tunnel and I hope to see both bands again sometime.