Larry and His Flask – “The Battle For Clear Sight”

The Battle For Clear Sight is a 2013 single by Redmond, Oregon-based punk rock and bluegrass outfit Larry and His Flask. Originally appearing as a central track on their critically acclaimed full-length studio album By The Lamplight, the song later received a dedicated 7-inch vinyl release through independent imprint Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club. The track’s original 2013 vinyl configuration was distributed on red-and-white swirl wax, followed by a special 2015 black vinyl anniversary pressing featuring slightly modified sleeve artwork.

The track stands out for its high-energy collision of breakneck punk rock pacing and traditional, fast-picked acoustic folk instrumentation. Anchored by driving upright bass and frantic banjo rolling, the arrangement features guest backing vocals from American indie-pop singer-songwriter Jenny Owen Youngs. The dual vocal interplay cuts through a layer of aggressive acoustic guitar strums and brass accents, capturing the band’s distinctive “post-Americana” and folk-punk style.