He released his first album, entitled "Slim Pickens", in 1999. "When The Sun's Gone Down" followed in 2005.
In August 2006, Langhorne Slim and his then band (The War Eagles) signed to V2 Records, who folded on the deal. The band then signed to Kemado Records and released their only album.
In its December 2008 edition, Paste Magazine named his 2008 solo self-titled album number 14 in its list of 25 best albums of the year. His song "Electric Love Letter" was number 5 on the Rolling Stone editor's top 10 picks. In 2008 Slim and band were a guest act on David Letterman.
In 2009 he released, Be Set Free, which includes guest vocals from Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards).
In 2009 the War Eagles welcomed a new upright bass player, Jeff Ratner (succeeding long-time member Paul Defiglia) to join Malachi DeLorenzo (the son of Victor Delorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes) on drums and David Moore on keyboard and banjo. The touring band varied, and sometimes included a horn section.
Langhorne sang "God Bless America" for the seventh inning stretch during a Philadelphia Phillies game, and the song "Worries" was featured in a Travelers Insurance commercial. T
Langhorne Slim and his new band, The Law, released "The Way We Move" on June 5, 2012. "The Spirit Moves" followed on August 7, 2015 (via Dualtone Records).
Subsequent solo albums are "Lost At Last Vol. 1" (2017), "Strawberry Mansion" (2021), ...
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Wild Soul
Langhorne Slim Lyrics
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Car alarms and cracked concrete
I need honeysuckle breeze
And Lord, release my wild soul
Nothing here belongs to us
Someday we'll all be dust
And even if it's dangerous
Well, I can hear the bluebirds sing
Soon it will be spring
And I want for the sun to come
And Lord, release my wild soul
I can't sit still too long
Nowhere, baby is where I'm from
And if you want to know where I'm from
And Lord, release my wild soul
Lord, release my wild soul
Oh Lord, release my wild soul
Lord, release my wild soul
In Langhorne Slim's Wild Soul, the singer is walking down the streets surrounded by the noise of car alarms and cracked concrete, yearning for a connection with nature. He seeks the honeysuckle breeze, a sweet and fragrant scent that signals spring and rejuvenation. He asks the Lord for release, seeking liberation from the monotony and confinement of city life. Despite acknowledging that "nothing here belongs to us," and "someday we'll all be dust," he still wants to experience the beauty of the world around him.
The song's theme centers around the tension between man and nature and the need for belonging and freedom. The singer feels disconnected from his environment and craves a return to his roots. By invoking the image of bluebirds singing and the arrival of spring, he evokes hope and renewal. The chorus, "Lord, release my wild soul," serves as a prayer for freedom and a plea for a return to his natural state.
Wild Soul has resonated with audiences, with its catchy melody and its poignant lyrics. The song's appeal lies in its universal theme of human connection with nature and the longing to break free from societal norms. It speaks to people who feel trapped in a world where they feel they don't belong, and encourages them to embrace their wild side.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking down the streets
The singer is currently wandering the streets.
Car alarms and cracked concrete
The environment they are in is noisy and unappealing.
I need honeysuckle breeze
The singer desires a refreshing, calming breeze.
And Lord, release my wild soul
They are asking for their spirit to be freed and allowed to roam.
Nothing here belongs to us
The artist reminds us that we own nothing in this world.
Someday we'll all be dust
They remind us of our mortality.
And even if it's dangerous
The singer implies that the risk is worth it.
Please Lord, release my wild soul
A plea to let their unbound soul run free.
Well, I can hear the bluebirds sing
The sound of bluebirds signal the new season is coming.
Soon it will be spring
Winter is almost over, and the artist is excited for the new season.
And I want for the sun to come
They crave bright and warm weather.
And Lord, release my wild soul
The artist repeats their plea.
I can't sit still too long
The singer is restless and cannot stay idle.
Nowhere, baby is where I'm from
They are from nowhere in particular and do not want to stay in one place for long.
And if you want to know where I'm from
They acknowledge the ambiguity surrounding where they come from.
And Lord, release my wild soul
The plea for release is repeated once again.
Lord, release my wild soul
The artist ends the song with a final call for release.
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evanmathus5747
It's to bad that not many people know about Langhorne. I love his music.
@shellynealy4517
So good! I love this new to me sound I hear! Lots more so good!! Where are y'all playing next?? I'm coming!
@evanwetzel8397
I saw them back when this album came out and after Conan, they put on an amazing show and sat back after to shake out hands and sign stuff... i had a blast .. the law is dope too
@nursekendra1994
I adore them!
@leadbreaker
absolutely fabulous!
@maggs15t
Their show is amazing, so much fun!
@simon2776
The trombone is fantastic.
@nicolegrubb4441
This song will forever make me think of my brother and I's epic from Indiana to Washington state and back. He gave me Langhorn on that trip and I gave him Days N' Daze.
@jacobjensen5140
1:11 Love This
@lifewaynecomedy6932
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