There are two types of rock your father plays at the backyard on a Sunday: one that will make you say, “I hope he never plays it again,” and the one that will make you sing along before you even know the lyrics. The newest cover single from Dirt Preachers Union “Flowers” lands on the second one, carrying classic rock’s grit and groove.
Dirt Preachers Union is Paisley Americana at its most pure. Picture a worn leather jacket hanging on a barn wall while Hank Williams leans into a deep conversation with Joe Strummer in the corner. The new cover single “Flowers” is their first, and it’s written by late Beat Farmers’ Paul Kamanski, and played with their singer/guitarist Joey Harris.
The first guitar note will immediately reveal a veteran’s touch, with each riff carrying this classic rock flair. Dirt Preachers Union gives you fuzz and groove that isn’t built from trends but from instinct, the kind that is earned from living and playing over endless pursuit of perfection.
Lyrically, you’ll get a pinch of fragility and endurance. But what makes it real good is its brightness without the denial of pain — yes, hearts of steel can break and you’ll still sing about it loud and lively. Think of the golden era of rock where the guitars are loose and fun while the lyrics somehow pinch and ache along its rhythm.
Kamanski’s warm and vivid lyricism is paired nicely with Dirt Preachers Union and Harris’ grounded and timeless playing. And whether Kamanski offers a toast of celebration or fires a shotgun, Flowers is sure to be honored here on Earth along with his legacy.
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