Cox County Clappers' new single, “Tully Jackson’s Hill,” is a gritty, driving track that gets right to the heart of Appalachian resistance. It hits fast with dirty guitar riffs, stomping drums, and Gwen Holt’s haunting harmonica, all layered over a message that doesn’t pull any punches. This song is about the real-life fallout of mountaintop removal mining and the people who live with its consequences.
Built around the story of Tully Jackson, the track draws from the fictional setting of Cox County, a mythic Appalachian world imagined by guitarist and songwriter Matt Rhoden. But the themes are very real. You can hear the frustration, the loss, and the pride of a community that refuses to be erased.
The production feels polished without losing its rough edges, carrying a smoky southern rock bite alongside the storytelling depth of dark Americana. “Tully Jackson’s Hill” doesn’t come off as just another protest song. It plays more like a declaration from a band that knows exactly where they’re from, even if that place lives somewhere between reality and myth. Honest, loud, and rooted deep in the hills, this is a track that sticks with you and is definitely worth a listen.
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