In 1996, in one of those twists of logic only understood in the music business, Geffen signed Malcolm and paid to record his major label debut. The album was pressed, promotional copies were sent, and the album, a stunning, low-key masterpiece, was never released. In the wake of that fiasco, Malcolm made his way back to Asheville, North Carolina. A Hundred Lies was eventually released on a much smaller label and garnered some attention, including a four star review in Rolling Stone, and Malcolm began booking his own shows. There are stories from this time of drinking, drugs and wild behavior, but like most in recovery, Malcolm would rather let the past stay in the past. ‘Pitiful Blues’ is Malcolm’s tenth album. Produced by Jared Tyler and Malcolm Holcombe Musicians: Arthur Thompson- Drums; Matt Hayes- Upright Bass; Jared Tyler- Dobro, mandolin, baritone electric guitar, ebo and harmony vocals; Luke Bulla- fiddle; Patrick "Paddy" Ryan- Drums on "'Words Not Spoken".