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Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Spud Sims & the Beltways

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(Shed Stomp Records)

Spud's forthright words and understated delivery convey open-hearted frankness. Though restrained, his singing implies steeliness. He's surrounded himself with seasoned Country players who know the attitudes of work-calloused barroom revellers and speak the language. Rough-hewn ramblings underscore Spud's unaffectedness.

Recommended: "She Makes It Easy (To Fall In Love)," "Can We Be More Than Friends," "One Summer Night," "Slowly But Surely"

Videos: "Can We Be More Than Friends?" "One Summer Night"