The Lights From The Chemical Factory got solid reviews in a few places so I decided to give it a go. The title enough is enough to interest me with its sense of eerie foreboding. It arrived this week as an impressive double 12" 45 RPM vinyl - in a gatefold cover with a nice large booklet with lyrics and other information. I especially like the large booklet as it means I can and do read it. Like the old days. The 45RPM means the sound quality is another step up. All good but what is the music like?I am pleased to say that after having given it the once through the music is as impressive as its packaging.
Starting with TV Song , through to other highlights including Bottle of Wine, Houston and Only Lies. There is even a nice cover of Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years.
Some people have called this country, I think based on the fact he is based in Nashville, but I think Ellis has much more in common with the better 1970s singer songwriters.
Another artist, who along with the likes of Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter and Laura Marling - make a clear case for musicians of today making music every bit as potent as those of 40 years ago.
No comments:
Post a Comment