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Under the Spell

Dave Hole · 1999

64 min · 16 tracks · blues

A gritty fusion of blues-rock and heartfelt storytelling, layered with Dave Hole's virtuoso guitar work.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Holding Pattern — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its driving rhythm and sharp guitar riffs, showcasing Hole's skill and lyrical depth.
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    Cold Women With Warm Hearts — The song blends humor and heartache, featuring a catchy chorus that highlights Hole's knack for storytelling within a classic blues framework.
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    Blues Is the Truth — This track encapsulates the essence of Hole's style, merging emotive lyrics with an irresistible groove that resonates with blues enthusiasts.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Cold Women With Warm Hearts

    The narrative shifts from playful banter to a moment of painful reflection on relationships, revealing deeper emotional layers beneath the humor.

    This structural shift enriches the song's impact, demonstrating how humor can coexist with vulnerability, a hallmark of Hole's songwriting.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Holding Pattern 4:48
  • 2 Demolition Man 5:24
  • 3 Run With Me 4:50
  • 4 Cold Women With Warm Hearts 5:12
  • 5 More Love, Less Attitude 4:18
  • 6 Blues Is the Truth 3:28
  • 7 Chicken Stuff 2:53
  • 8 Don’t Say Goodbye 3:58
  • 9 Yes or No 4:27
  • 10 I See My Baby 3:17
  • 11 Short Memory 3:49
  • 12 Lost at Sea 2:47
  • 13 Guitar Man 3:42
  • 14 Bird’s Eye Blues 4:55
  • 15 Too Old to Rock’n’Roll 3:27
  • 16 I’ve Got to Go 2:46

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