Bill and the Belles - "Sobbin' the Blues"

There's no way around it: The upcoming album from Bill and the Belles is a divorce record. It chronicles singer Kris Truelsen's divorce, and the latest single, "Sobbin' the Blues," doesn't exactly have the rosiest views on marriage. In the hands of a lesser artist, the song could have just been that cliched man hates his wife kind of song, but Truelsen has such a great sense of humor that it's impossible not to be charmed by the song. "Sobbin' the Blues" is reminiscent of an Arlo Guthrie song. It's silly, but not a full novelty song. How silly is the song? The chorus is Truelsen crying.

You can watch the video for "Sobbin' the Blues" below. Happy Again is due out May 21 on Ditty Boom Records. You can pre-order a copy over at Bandcamp. For more on Bill and the Belles, check out the artist's website.

Bill and the Belles - "Blue So Blue"

Traditionally, divorce albums aren't happy. The songs on the new album from Bill and the Belles are about Kris Truelsen's divorce. And they are sad songs. But, judging by "Blue So Blue," this isn't going to be a mopey album by any standard. Sure, "Blue So Blue" is called "Blue So Blue," and it's a song about being blue, but there is a certain tongue in cheek and irony with the song. It's an old timey folk song that throws way back to the first half of the 1900s, but with a modern sense of humor. It's a fun sad song, which are my favorite kind. It's like how The Smiths were sad, but with a sense of humor, only done as old timey folk.

You can listen to "Blue So Blue" below. Happy Again is due out May 21 on Ditty Boom Records. You can pre-order a copy via Bandcamp. For more on Bill and the Belles, check out the band's website.