The Civil Wars are a new singer/songwriter duo that is really making a name for themselves since last week's release of their full-length debut Barton Hollow. The group is comprised of Joy Williams, whose early career was as a pop star in the contemorary Christian music world and John Paul White, a singer songwriter who had released a few records of his own. The duo gained notoriety when the title track from their 2009 EP Poison & Wine was featured on Grey's Anatomy. The song is a stunning duet with a back and forth style that plays out like a duel between the singers. When I first heard the song, I knew the Civil Wars had something special. Much ado has been made abou the way Williams' and White's voices interweave so perfectly and it is evident throughout Barton Hollow, an album of whimsical love songs and heartbreaking ballads that mostly deal with relationships. The title track is a departure from the rest of the record, with it's driving Southern-blues acoustic riff and soulful vocals. It's almost a shame that the two didn't explore this side of themselves a little further. Not to worry though, Barton Hollow is a fantastic record through and through. Today's song is a playful tune with a great hook.The Civil Wars - "I've Got This Friend"
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