Tommy Prine - This Far South

Tommy Prine - This Far South

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Tommy Prine’s album is not only a long awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine’s 20’s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. It wasn’t until Prine reached his mid-twenties that he considered a career of his own in music and began to share with others the songs he wrote in private. His songs were quickly met with excitement and enthusiasm, which sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically explores existential questions and emotional experiences.

“There were several years where I felt without purpose, spent all my time partying, and just existing. I found myself at a fork in the road and chose the better path, and in that moment, I swore I would never be ‘This Far South’ again.”

Grief is a major throughline of Prine’s current work. In 2017, Prine lost his best friend to an overdose. “Since then, I have lost some more friends and have others who are still navigating the ups and downs of struggles with drug abuse.” His song, “Letter To My Brother”, was written as a message to the friends he’s lost, those in recovery, and to friends who are still struggling. And he still grapples with the passing of his father in April of 2020. “The world lost one of the greatest songwriters of all time, but I lost my dad.” Prine bears the loss of his father and the memories he carries for others on the track, “By The Way”.

Released 6/23/2023, This Far South is available here on standard black vinyl and CD.

Preorders for curbside / local pickup are available in the record store now.

Preorders for mail order will ship out from Grimey’s on or around Friday, June 23rd.

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