DESCRIPTION:
When hillbilly band The Wilders first named themselves, they didn't realize the moniker itself was a bit of old-time snake oil; less of a description, and more a prediction. The foursome also didn't know they had the power to invoke a fifth paranormal band member now known as the Phantom Drummer. But this is just what comes to light on their new album, Someone's Got to Pay, an Americana album sequenced around a real life murder trial (or as the lyrics say, "An old murder ballad come to life") and filled out with original tracks that conjure up small town crazies and wrecked lives. But don't let the dark subject matter fool you. The Wilders just got wilder and the music is more engaging then ever.