Aging Disgracefully
Black Stockings
Photo credit: Samson Photography
“Black Stockings” isn’t just a song, it’s a little celebration. A wink, a spark, and a reminder that passion doesn’t come with an expiry date. Aging Disgracefully have tapped into something real with this one. It’s playful, bluesy, and full of character. No polish, no pretending, just a groove that feels honest and alive.
Taken from their new album Shatter the Mirror, this track is a shoutout to couples who’ve still got fire, even as the silver starts to show. Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott aren’t buying into the tired idea that getting older means letting go of fun, or sensuality, or that flirty spark that makes a relationship exciting. If anything, “Black Stockings” leans into it.
Taken from their new album Shatter the Mirror, this track is a shoutout to couples who’ve still got fire, even as the silver starts to show. Karen Pyra and Mike Elliott aren’t buying into the tired idea that getting older means letting go of fun, or sensuality, or that flirty spark that makes a relationship exciting. If anything, “Black Stockings” leans into it.
There’s a confidence in the song that only comes from experience. It doesn’t try to sound young, it sounds sure of itself, and that’s far more interesting. The rhythm is smooth, the delivery is cheeky but grounded, and it all comes together in a way that feels effortless.
It’s rare to hear a song that speaks to this part of life with this much warmth and boldness. “Black Stockings” doesn’t hold back. It’s a quiet rebellion, a little smirk, and maybe even a challenge: who says the fun has to stop?
It’s rare to hear a song that speaks to this part of life with this much warmth and boldness. “Black Stockings” doesn’t hold back. It’s a quiet rebellion, a little smirk, and maybe even a challenge: who says the fun has to stop?