New Orthodox - Bull Market on Corn (2025) [Hi-Res]

*Bull Market on Corn* by New Orthodox (Nicholas Merz) is a debut album blending experimental pedal steel with personal and political storytelling, transforming country music traditions. Inspired by American landscapes and recorded with Steve Albini, the album uses pedal steel's twang to create vast, resonant soundscapes, echoing both past and present. Merz’s plain-spoken lyrics, surreal performances, and textured production explore fractured American ideologies. Developed during live performances, the music fuses intimate details, such as ambient sounds and foot clicks, with expansive themes, reimagining American musical idioms and drawing inspiration from his father's pedal steel legacy.

Tracklist:
1 Peacemakers Unite
2 Industrial Complex
3 Glory
4 Standing Ovation
5 One Less Cop
6 Berkeley Pit
7 Blue Marble
8 Waves of Fear
9 Living Theatre
10 Lickety Split