Allelujah Releases 'The Death of Capt. Nathan Baker' Today

Following a few albums with the experimental noise pop band Minus Story and a stint in film, Andy Byers moved to LA and rediscovered his passion for songwriting. He started to trade ideas with Shearwater's Lucas Oswald, and during a week long writing session the two of them had outlined the basic concept for Allelujah's The Death and Life of Capt. Nathan Baker - out TODAY via Cosmic Dreamer Music.

The Death and Life of Capt. Baker was conceived with the idea that songs could be structured like gospel hymns layered in poetry. The album concept came about after Byers stumbled upon a photo book and journal belonging to a Civil War Captain. Through those writings, a true hero is revealed in soldier and chaplain Nathan Baker. In the year leading up to the recording, Patti Smith and Bob Dylan were an inspiration and the goal was to go into the studio with those three pillars in directing how the songs would unfold. By employing the help of fellow Minus Story members, the guitar work of a music theater wrangler and the horns from a member of the United States Army Band, the result is the spiritual journey of a man who went through incredible hardships and came out on the other side of the world.

Hear / Purchase The Death and Life of Capt. Baker at:
Spotify | iTunes | Apple Music | Cosmic Dreamer

Venice, CA label Cosmic Dreamer Music is a platform for artistic expression. Founded by visual artists who play music, the label believes in the power of connecting with others through sight, sound, and experience.

Allelujah Tour Dates:
Nov 10 --Atlanta, GA -- Mammal Gallery
Nov 11 -- Cleveland, TN -- House show*
Nov 12 -- Asheville, NC -- House show *
Nov 14 -- Cincinnati, OH -- 21c Museum + screening of Andy Byer's film Escape
Nov 15 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Vox Populi
Nov 16 -- New York, NY -- Pianos
*with Landscape Heartbreak

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