Hot Jam of the Day: Cass McCombs, “Opposite House” (f/ Angel Olsen)

Cass McCombs
“Opposite House” (f/ Angel Olsen)
Mangy Love (out 08.26 on ANTI-)
About 30 minutes before I started typing, my beloved Golden State Warriors were just stomped by the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second consecutive game, nearly guaranteeing our elimination from the NBA Playoffs. Now I’m not saying that my basketball misery is the only reason that Cass McCombs’ new single sounds so fucking good to me right now, but it certainly is one reason. The 38 year-old is a master of making hard luck stories feel easy, and the first single off his newly announced LP is no exception. Along with the consistently excellent Olsen, McCombs drifts aimlessly over spare guitars and loose drums, asking “oh why, does it rain inside?” to nobody in particular. I feel you, Cass. I feel you.