The Low Anthem and its recently released Nonesuch debut, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, are the subject of the latest Daytrotter Session. Visit daytrotter.com to hear four new live recordings by the band: "To the Ghosts Who Write History Books," "Cage the Songbird," and "Ticket Taker," all songs from the new album, plus the band's first recording of the old gospel tune "Don't Let Nobody Turn You 'Round."

Daytrotter's Sean Moeller takes a closer look at what he calls the "riveting" and "magnificent album" that is Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, in particular its focus on the concept of survival of the fittest made famous by Charles Darwin, and specifically the chaos inherent to it.

It's a notion the band sets up right from the start of this "rustically exotic piece of work," says Moeller, in the "lush, harmonious burst" of the album's aptly titled opener, "Charlie Darwin," which shines with "clear water brilliance." This "powerful and moving opening song," he asserts, "takes us through so much."

Read Moeller's thoughts on the song and the entire album and listen to The Low Anthem's performances at daytrotter.com.

---

Baeble Music caught up with the band for a "Guest Apartment" session, featuring video performances of "Ticket Taker" and "Cage the Songbird," off the new album, as well as the song "This Goddamn House." You can watch it now at baeblemusic.com.