The Ballad of Outlaw Cleefus Delroy by Digital Areopagus Radio is a gritty, narrative-driven outlaw country concept album that chronicles the violent rise, desperate flight, and spiritual redemption of the notorious outlaw Cleefus Delroy. Set against a dusty backdrop of "dirt road law and order," the album follows the relentless pursuit of Cleefus by the determined "Sheriff Man" and his posse of "Militia Cowboys."

What begins as a standard tale of gunslinging and robbery transforms into a profound story of repentance. From the chaotic gunfights at Straddle Ridge and Tinsel Town to the quiet solemnity of a church confessional, Digital Areopagus Radio delivers a raw, cinematic audio experience about the cost of a life of crime and the peace found in paying one's debts—both to the law and to God.

Track List:

1. Militia Cowboys (00:04) The album opens with a driving beat as the Sheriff, having survived an assassination attempt by Cleefus’s gang thanks to a hidden metal plate, calls upon the "rough and the few" to form a posse. The chase begins along the western border.

2. Sheriff Man (03:14) A fast-paced pursuit track. The Sheriff and his Militia Cowboys ride hard through villages and over bridges, closing the distance on the thieves with a singular, grim determination.

3. On The Run (05:11) The tension rises as Cleefus and his boys leave a trail of chaos, robbing saloons and causing trouble even while fleeing. But the "good clean getaway" is compromised as the militia spreads out, closing the net around them.

4. Gunfight at Straddle Ridge (08:05) The first major confrontation. While the outlaws attempt to rest and dry their clothes by the river, the militia ambushes them. In the ensuing chaos, Cleefus loses several men and his horses, forced to flee on foot into the wood line.

5. Survive Another Day (11:07) A slower, desperate track focusing on survival. Dehydrated, hungry, and foot-weary, the remnants of the gang spot an isolated cabin. The lyrics highlight the shift from arrogance to pure survival instinct as they target a civilian home.

6. I Can Smell Em (14:03) Told from the perspective of the relentless pursuers. The Sheriff tracks the gang to the cabin, leading to a tense and tragic standoff involving hostages. A militia member and a civilian father are killed, turning the Sheriff’s mission from professional duty to a personal vendetta.

7. Siege of Tinsel Town (17:13) The action peaks as the ragged outlaws enter Tinsel Town looking for supplies. The townspeople, refusing to be victims, arm themselves. The arrival of the militia turns the town into a war zone of smoke and fire, decimating the outlaw gang.

8. The Confession (21:34) The emotional centerpiece of the album. Cornered in a church with a priest as his final hostage, a wounded Cleefus realizes his end is near. Instead of fighting, he breaks down, confessing a lifetime of sin and hate. He finds spiritual absolution and surrenders peacefully to the Sheriff.

9. Wagon Journey (28:39) A somber, reflective ballad. Chained in the back of a wagon en route to judgment, Cleefus reflects on the pain he caused. He accepts his fate, resolving to "pay what he owes" to society, finding a strange freedom in his shackles.

10. The Trial (31:16) The epic finale. In the courtroom, Cleefus shocks his lawyer by pleading guilty to all charges, refusing to fight the hangman’s noose. The song narrates his execution, his final apology to the victims' families, and his ultimate transition from the darkness of the gallows to the "green grass park" of redemption.

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