Owen Williams, inspired by the tragic loss of his mother, initially poured his grief into a novel that ultimately went unpublished. Facing rejection from literary agents and struggling with the emotional fallout, he found solace in creating music with his band, the Tubs. Their debut album was well-received, prompting Williams to repurpose themes from his unsold novel into their follow-up album, 'Cotton Crown,' which confronts grief and discomfort through deeply personal lyrics and poignant imagery, including a striking album cover featuring his mother's photograph.
The closing song, "Strange," includes an anecdote about a stranger grabbing Williams' arm at his mother's wake and suggesting he could write a song about it.
Williams explains, "There’s a special kind of humiliation in failing to hawk your big tragedy," capturing his disappointment over the rejection of his book.
Cotton Crown doesn’t shy from the discomfort of its subject matter, with Williams's childhood photo of his mother on the album cover.
The Tubs' debut led Williams to think about repurposing his unsold novel material, resulting in songs that embrace themes of grief and self-loathing.
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