and it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
they raised our wages up half a cent
but our poor hand didn’t know what it meant
they raised our wages up half a cent more
but they went up a dime at the company store
and it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
old man jones taking up cloth
won’t give you half that you take off
if it lacks one yard of a two cut roll
won’t give you but one to save your soul
and it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
the card room kids and the spinning room babies
can’t keep up with the weave shop ladies
go downstairs to get a drink of water
along comes the boss says ‘i’ll dock you a quarter’
and it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
it’s hard times in this old mill, it’s hard times in here
I love the light and shade between Bryan's dirty and Emma's forlorn vocals. There are so many layers to this recording that are driven home through contrast. Plus the riffs are brilliant and get me moving. I can't stop listening to Thou and Emma in general lately. spaceman2250
Recorded at home, Six Organs of Admittance's 21st album upholds Ben Chasny's reputation for experimental psych-folk excellence. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024