Review: Dusty Rhodes and the River Band - First You Live
Label: SideOneDummy Records
Released: October 9, 2007
With the popularity of the whole folk-punk thing, whether it draws on American folk music like Defiance, Ohio or European folk like Gogol Bordello, it isn't surprising to see another band throw their hats into the ring, but it does beg the question, "What does this new band bring?"
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band tap into a variety of rootsy lines, from folk to country to zydeco to cabaret to gospel even. But instead of just throwing it all together in a ramshackle way or simply speeding it up and adding electric guitars, Dusty and company add the sloppy rock n roll of the Replacements and even enough arena rock to create a big sound ("Street Fighter" even borders on prog). Instead of pulling it off in a traditional manner, they bring their old influences into the present and create what is essentially a rock album with a roots feel. As they incorporate all of these influences, it is the folk nature behind it all that makes First You Live such a cohesive album.
Rating: 7/10
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posted by bob_vinyl at 12:01 AM
2 Comments:
I listened to it once, but not in a controlled environment, so I don't feel I've had the proper exposure yet, but I'll be checking back in with it soon. I liked it upon contact at least.
I first saw them live when they opend for Flogging Molly. They put on a great show and their music really got the crowd pumped. I bought their CD and found, the more you listen the more you realize how talented these guys are. The music style is both simple and complex - eclectic but, mix very well. It's now one of my favorite CD. Can wait to here more from them.
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