10 More Happy Songs That Are Insanely Dark

9. In Hell I'll Be In Good Company - The Dead South

Perhaps less familiar to most audiences than Foster The People's lofty reputation, the Saskatchewan-based bluegrass band have already built up an impressive catalogue of music since their formation almost a decade ago.

The group are known for simple melodies using traditional American-country instruments like the banjo and double bass, and with the band regularly draped in bolo ties and braces their product is a result of immense style, both aesthetically and musically.

Their magnum opus, the fantastically titled 'In Hell I'll Be In Good Company' doesn't deviate too far from the group's formula, but a story about a man murdering his cheating wife and being thrilled to spend the rest of eternity in hell with her is quite the depressing tale, albeit wrapped in a catchy, finger-clicking melody that can't help but warrant the odd bob of the head.

Country music is the most ripe genre of music for interesting storytelling --from Brad Paisley and the Nashville machine to the deeper cuts of Appalachia obscurity-- and the crowning jewel of The Dead South's discography is no different, even if it is a little darker than the simple, enjoyable tune would have you think.

 
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