{"title":"Mark Kozelek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Kozelek, born on January 24, 1967 in Massillon, OH, United States, is a highly influential American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for his work with bands such as *Sun Kil Moon*, *Red House Painters*, and *Damien Jurado*. With a career spanning over three decades, Kozelek has established himself as a prolific artist with a unique sound that blends elements of folk, indie rock, and alternative country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKozelek's introspective lyrics and haunting melodies have captivated audiences worldwide. His emotionally charged songs often explore themes of love, loss, and personal introspection. Drawing inspiration from artists like *Songs: Ohia*, *Magnolia Electric Co.*, and *Bonnie Prince Billy*, Kozelek's music resonates deeply with listeners who appreciate raw honesty and heartfelt storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his solo work and collaborations with other musicians such as *Idaho*, *Smog*, and *Lambchop*, Kozelek has also been involved in various side projects throughout his career. Notable among these are his collaborations with Jesu under the moniker *Jesu\/Sun Kil Moon*.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"what-s-next-to-the-moon-1","title":"What's Next To The Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's Next to the Moon is a truly bizarre venture. Mark Kozelek, the long-standing maudlin singer-songwriter behind San Francisco's introspective Red House Painters, has taken it upon himself to record blanched, acoustic versions of 10 songs by veteran Aussie metal monsters AC\/DC. Kozelek is no stranger to cover versions, having previously tackled tracks by Neil Young, Simon and Garfunkel and Yes, but this particular pairing seems a risible mismatch. It's hugely to his credit, then, that Kozelek bleeds from Angus Young and the late Bon Scott's primal songs a beauty and melancholy that one would simply never have thought existed. Shorn of the originals' noisome bluster and bravado, tracks such as \"Walk All over You\" and \"You Ain't Got a Hold on Me\" acquire a plangent sensitivity, and even carnal howls such as \"Love att First Feel\" and \"Bad Boys Boogie\" resonate with a touching vulnerability. It's a peculiar, unlikely triumph—who would have ever imagined that AC\/DC were writing such tender, perfectly-formed gems before ladling their heavy-duty riffs all over them? Now, let's just see Kozelek in Angus's school shorts and cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50439326073163,"sku":"137550","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/fc15f276-6bd5-41fa-ae9c-8510e16b69e0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726952935"},{"product_id":"joey-always-smiled","title":"Joey Always Smiled","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Kozelek teams up with violinist and singer Petra Haden for a new LP called \u003ci\u003eJoey Always Smiled\u003c\/i\u003e. Along with Haden, it features contributions from Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley, character actor Kevin Corrigan, regular Kozelek collaborator Ben Boye, and more. 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