Birds in the Background

~ Release by Andy Dimond & the Wholesome Omens (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

Recorded DIY between 2020 and 2024 by Andy Dimond in Edmonton, Alberta and at Max Roes’ family home. Features contributions from friends and family, including a full choir and Andy’s father on bass. The album was named after a house sparrow, Harold, whose chirping can be heard in some recordings.

Annotation last modified on 2025-07-17 08:11 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Cold Beer
cover recording of:
Cry Tunes (Cold Beer)
4:10
2Dark Black Coal
3:24
3Pick Up the Steam
2:03
4Nose on the Grindstone
cover recording of:
Nose on the Grindstone
lyricist, writer and composer:
Tyler Childers
2:59
5Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
cover recording of:
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
writer:
Brian Fallon, Benny Horowitz, Alex Levine (The Gaslight Anthem) and Alex Rosamilia
3:28
6Peace in the Pines
3:30
7Blood and Wine
1:59
8Moving Mountains
cover recording of:
Moving Mountains
lyricist:
Dustin Kensrue
composer:
Thrice
2:58
9The Days Engrave
4:29