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Possibly my favourite film soundtrack is that for Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous. All I could think as I listened to this sublime EP by Luther Russell is that different songs on it would perfectly fit into that film. A bizarre accolade then, but very fitting, and, I daresay one worthy of some pride.
The 1970s psych-rock tinged ‘Motorbike’ that opens the collection is also undoubtedly its strongest cut; but this isn’t to say there’s a lot more depth to this release. ‘Dead Sun Blues’ is like Wolfmother doing a mash-up cover of Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘Bleeding the Orchid’ and R.E.M’s ‘Electrolite’, while in the stripped-down blues of ‘A World Unknown’ and ‘Et Al’ his own distinct voice and style emerge to great effect. The tone changes markedly when in ‘Tomorrow’s Papers’ he makes the switch to electric guitar, delivering a garage rock gem in the process.
All in all, there’s nothing mind blowingly original here, but there is a great short release that’ll have you bopping your head along on a sunny spring afternoon (hey, we can hope, right?). By the time Sarabeth Tucek’s vocals come in on closer ‘Somehow or Another’, I’m convinced that this EP is quietly brilliant; and I’m sure if you give it a chance, you will be too. Release Date: 12.04.10 TAGS: Luther Russell Words by: Alex Lynham |
