Soul Coughing is some unique music. 90s "alternative" with a lot of jazz mixed in. Upright bass instead of electric. Drums and bass have a heavy swing to them. Electronic sampling and organ/piano bits give it a depth that similar bands lack. A lot of the lyrics and general feeling of the songs reflect that Mike Daughty (the singer/songwriter) was dealing with a heroin addiction while the band was active. Reluctantly meeting up with the Monster Man or Blue Eyed Devil. I dream that she aims to be the bloom upon my misery. She came pushing 16 horses. Dude how much, can you get, for three hundred dollars? Your words burn the air, like candy bars. Your mouth is cold and red...
