Hudson Freeman has announced a new album, Doom Country, and unveiled its latest single, “Fell Ass Backwards.” The lo-fi singer-songwriter’s first record for Mom + Pop Records arrives November 6th, and the first taste of it arrives now.
Freeman recorded the album with a full band behind him, according to a press release. The record draws on influences ranging from Sufjan Stevens to Andy Shauf to the TV show Wednesday. The project was “driven by songs about love, about how to live well, about what religion means to him in today’s world.”
The Single: “Fell Ass Backwards”
“Fell Ass Backwards” is a melancholy exploration of religious belief, with a backbeat anchored by piano and acoustic guitar. The song builds to an emotional explosion through feedback and shrieking guitar. It is the first track off Doom Country and serves as a preview of the full record.
The single’s title suggests a fall, both literal and spiritual.
What the Press Release Says
The press release describes Doom Country as a record of “unshakeable riffs, philosophical explorations, and one heavy-ass band at his back.” That description points toward a fuller sound than Freeman’s earlier solo work, with the backing band adding weight to his lo-fi arrangements.
The three named influences suggest a wide range:
- Sufjan Stevens, the songwriter known for sprawling concept albums
- Andy Shauf, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose records blend folk and rock
- Wednesday, the Netflix series adapted from the Addams Family universe
The Record’s Themes
The press release frames the record as a set of songs about love, living, and religion in today’s world. The themes are personal but also universal. Love, how to live well, and what religion means are questions that have occupied songwriters for decades.
The Band Behind the Record
The press release notes that the album was driven by songs about love, how to live well, and what religion means to him in today’s world. It does not name individual band members, but it does confirm the presence of a full band on the record.
The backing band is described as “heavy-ass,” which suggests a fuller presence than Freeman’s previous solo work. The release notes unshakeable riffs and philosophical explorations, pointing to a record that balances introspection with raw energy.
The Release Date
Doom Country is out November 6th via Mom + Pop Records. The single is available to stream now.
For fans who want to see Freeman perform the new material live, tickets are on sale.
How the Single Sounds
“Fell Ass Backwards” pairs a reflective melody with a driving rhythm. The piano and acoustic guitar provide a warm foundation, while the guitar work adds texture and tension. The feedback and shrieking guitar arrive at the song’s climax, giving the track an emotional release.
The single’s structure moves from a gentle, introspective opening to a cathartic peak. That arc fits the song’s theme of falling — both literally and spiritually — and finding a way back up.
The Album’s Debut
The new album represents a step forward for Freeman as an artist, with a backing band giving him a fuller palette to work with.
The single “Fell Ass Backwards” sets the tone for what is to come. It is a melancholy, searching song that finds its release in a moment of catharsis.
The album Doom Country is due November 6th.
Key Facts
– Album: Doom Country
– Release date: November 6th
– Label: Mom + Pop Records
– Latest single: “Fell Ass Backwards”
– Influences: Sufjan Stevens, Andy Shauf, Wednesday
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