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LISTEN: The Lied To’s, ‘Cruel World’

By BGS Staff
Apr 2, 2018

LISTEN: The Lied To's, 'Cruel World'

Artist: The Lied To’s
Hometown: Boston, MA
Song: “Cruel World”
Album: The Lesser of Two Evils
Release Date: May 11, 2018

In Their Words: “‘Cruel World’ is a full-fledged ‘F-U’ to life and its misfortunes. It’s more than just angry in its lyrics; it’s downright ornery. Musically, it borrows from country music’s original angry songwriter — Johnny Cash. We spit out lines together, like, ‘Now I’m staring out the window to see what’s coming next, popping pills to ease my troubles, then go dealin’ with my ex’ in a raw blues harmony that sounds like a three-minute fiery exorcism.” — Doug Kwartler

Photo credit: Doug Kwartler

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LISTEN: The Lied To's, 'Cruel World'
LISTEN: The Lied To's, 'Cruel World'