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LISTEN: Reed Turner, ‘Swim or Drown (Let the Lord Decide)’

Jan 12, 2016

LISTEN: Reed Turner, 'Swim or Drown (Let the Lord Decide)'

Artist: Reed Turner
Hometown: Austin, TX
Song: "Swim or Drown (Let the Lord Decide)"
Album: Native Tongue EP
Release Date: January 22

In Their Words: "This was one of my favorite songs to track — the groove is just so thick. I sent out a rough demo to the guys, and when Pat walked into rehearsal with that bass line, everything fell perfectly into place. It reminds me of that great Tom Waits quote: 'I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things.' When we play it live and the crowd starts moving, I can’t help but smile and think, 'Do they know what they’re dancing to?'" — Reed Turner


Photo credit: Nicola Gell

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LISTEN: Reed Turner, 'Swim or Drown (Let the Lord Decide)'
LISTEN: Reed Turner, 'Swim or Drown (Let the Lord Decide)'