Any music fan can tell you that some of the most cherished albums are those that take awhile to sink in. The Felice Brothers new one, Yonder Is The Clock has been sinking in for a couple months now. This isn’t the case of initial disappointment. I enjoyed the record upon first and subsequent listens. Then I caught them outside on the Terrace in Madison a few months back and the record began to monopolize my listening habits, mostly on lengthy drives back and forth from Madison to Milwaukee.

My favorites tracks from the album have been revolving door currently stuck on “Cooperstown,” a hat-tip to the great Ty Cobb, rounding the bases of Tiger Stadium, a beautiful woman looking on – all woven together with stories of faith and triumph. I’ve listened to it almost ten times today. No joke.

Outside of music, baseball is my second passion. Tomorrow I head to Wrigley Field to catch game two of the Cubs vs. Brewers series. At some point, between some cold Old Style’s, I’ll briefly think of the greats that once roamed the legendary ballpark and smile. More bands should write about baseball and/or ballplayers. Perhaps there’s more out there than I know, but right now feel free to drop a comment with your suggestions.

Before you do, don’t forget to listen to The Felice Brothers “Cooperstown” below…

Buy: The Felice Brothers – Yonder Is The Clock
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MP3: The Felice Brothers – “Cooperstown”