The True West:Drifters/Hollywood Holiday |
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ReviewDrummer Jozef Becker left to rejoin Thin White Rope; True West recorded the Drifters album with his not-so-good replacement. The nine new songs (reprising "And Then the Rain" from the French LP) showcase Gavin Blair's vocals as much as Tolman's inventive, original guitar work. A strikingly good record that escapes the strictures of neo-psychedelia by incorporating folk-rock ambience, Drifters retains just enough raw-edged aggression to keep things from getting unacceptably melodious. "Look Around" is the clear standout, but other numbers - "Shot You Down" and "Hold On," for instance - also marry engaging sound and arrangements to solid songwriting.on Russ Tolman's True West site ME/S-ReviewWestcoastartig und psychedelisch schlagen die melodischen Gitarrensongs der kalifornischen Band True West aus. Dies ist die Gruppe für den Television/Tom Verlaine-Fan, der noch den kristallklaren Sound von Quicksilver Messenger Service im Hinterohr hat. Von True West gibt es die Mini-LP HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY (produziert vom Dream Syndicate-Gitarristen Steve Wynn - auf New Rose) und das Album DRIFTERS (auf Zippo/Demon/TIS).(Beide 5 Sterne) Harald Inhülsen in Musik Express/Sounds 7-85 |
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