The Joeys
The Desert Waits For Me 4-track digital release
(Self-issued)
Previous Joeys releases have established the expectation that they can be relied upon for consistent flourish. That assumption is validated by these new songs. The opening cut's Western ambiance (signaled at the outset by Morricone trumpting) portrays the Joeys in a light unlike those cast by earlier efforts. But the fresh environment offers the trio crisp opportunity for expression, and they avail themselves with sterling result. What follows is material more conformative to set standards, perhaps, but no less magnetic. Dean Cheney's six-string articulations have become still more impressive than they already were, but it should be emphasized that they would suffer without the vigorous abetment of bassist Logan Cormany and drummer Hayden Lamm. Both also lend strong backing vocals to Dean's assertive lead ones. One feels sure future Joeys endeavors will prove similarly bounteous.
Recommended: "The Desert Waits For Me," "Throw You Away," "Sailin'," "The Ballad of Crazy Harry and the Getaway Queen"
Video: "The Ballad of Crazy Harry and the Getaway Queen" (live)
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