Song of the Week: Zavelow House

It occurred to me this morning that since Halloween is just around the corner, it'd be as good a time as any to start a Song of the Week theme leading up to the holiday. So, for the next three weeks, I'll be sharing songs with you that would feel right at home on a Halloween mix CD.


"Zavelow House"
Owsley
from the album "Owsley" (Warner Bros., 1999)

Will Owsley has served as guitarist, both live and in the studio, for artists such as Shania Twain and Amy Grant, before and since recording his solo debut album, "Owsley", in 1999. In my opinion, this is one of the most underrated albums in the world. It's packed from beginning to end with some of the most well-crafted and infectious power-pop in years.

"Zavelow House" is perhaps the catchiest on the album ... a colorful haunted-house tale full of kooky lyrics and a melody that's so fun it's -- well, scary! If you don't come away from listening to this song with a smile on your face or a bounce in your step, you may want to check yourself for a pulse ... that's right, you might be a zombie!

Owsley released a follow-up album in 2004, but seems to have focused more on his supporting work for other musicians than his solo career. Hopefully, though, we'll see another album from him sometime in the near future.