The Story
| Release Date | 18/04/2026 |
| Format | LP Colour |
| Label | VINYL STAR RECORDS |
| Catalogue Number | VSRLP019 |
The Men They Couldn’t Hang release their classic album ‘Devil On The Wind’ on vinyl! Recorded in 2009 at Perry Vale Studios, London, SE23, with legendary British producer Pat Collier and originally released to coincide with 25th anniversary of The Men They Couldn't Hang’s debut gig at the ‘Alternative Country Festival’ in Camden Town’s Electric Ballroom. Previously, the album was only available on CD through Robb Johnson's Irregular Records label. Now, for the first time, it is being released as a limited-edition vinyl by VINYL STAR RECORDS, featuring a distinctive red pressing. ‘Devil on the Wind’ combines the bands
famed live ferocity and undiminished lyricism to create an essential rock folk hybrid very much relevant in these volatile modern times. This essential release highlights the heart and soul of The Men They Couldn’t Hang - as someone once said, The Clash jamming with The Byrds! The Band: Stefan Cush – Vocals, Rhythm Electric Guitar, Phil (Swill) Odgers – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Paul Simmonds – Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Ricky McGuire - Electric and Acoustic Bass, Billy Abbott – Drums, Percussion. The Guests: Bobby Valentino – Violin, Nick Muir – Piano, Organ, Squeezebox, Backing Vocals, Tom Spencer –
Electric Guitar, Banjo, Backing Vocals, Dave Kent – Harmonica, Moroccan Pipes, Akai EWI4000S, Backing Vocals, Jude Abbott – Trumpet, David Carroll - Uilleann Pipes, Appalachian Dulcimer.
SIDE A.
1 Devil On The Wind
2 The Ragged Shoreline
3 Beast Of Brechfa
4 Mrs. Avery
5 Reservoir.
SIDE B.
6 Overseas
7 Heartbreak Park
8 Aquamarine
9 A Real Rain Coming
10 Lost World
11 Hard To Find
RSD26 - Record Store Day
Description
| Release Date | 18/04/2026 |
| Format | LP Colour |
| Label | VINYL STAR RECORDS |
| Catalogue Number | VSRLP019 |
The Men They Couldn’t Hang release their classic album ‘Devil On The Wind’ on vinyl! Recorded in 2009 at Perry Vale Studios, London, SE23, with legendary British producer Pat Collier and originally released to coincide with 25th anniversary of The Men They Couldn't Hang’s debut gig at the ‘Alternative Country Festival’ in Camden Town’s Electric Ballroom. Previously, the album was only available on CD through Robb Johnson's Irregular Records label. Now, for the first time, it is being released as a limited-edition vinyl by VINYL STAR RECORDS, featuring a distinctive red pressing. ‘Devil on the Wind’ combines the bands
famed live ferocity and undiminished lyricism to create an essential rock folk hybrid very much relevant in these volatile modern times. This essential release highlights the heart and soul of The Men They Couldn’t Hang - as someone once said, The Clash jamming with The Byrds! The Band: Stefan Cush – Vocals, Rhythm Electric Guitar, Phil (Swill) Odgers – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Paul Simmonds – Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Ricky McGuire - Electric and Acoustic Bass, Billy Abbott – Drums, Percussion. The Guests: Bobby Valentino – Violin, Nick Muir – Piano, Organ, Squeezebox, Backing Vocals, Tom Spencer –
Electric Guitar, Banjo, Backing Vocals, Dave Kent – Harmonica, Moroccan Pipes, Akai EWI4000S, Backing Vocals, Jude Abbott – Trumpet, David Carroll - Uilleann Pipes, Appalachian Dulcimer.
SIDE A.
1 Devil On The Wind
2 The Ragged Shoreline
3 Beast Of Brechfa
4 Mrs. Avery
5 Reservoir.
SIDE B.
6 Overseas
7 Heartbreak Park
8 Aquamarine
9 A Real Rain Coming
10 Lost World
11 Hard To Find
RSD26 - Record Store Day
