DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

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.

Friday, January 10, 2025

Spunyboys

Destination Unknown

(Ba Zique)

It's with good cause that France's Spunyboys enjoy international applause, a truth their latest waxing exemplifies. The rocking is appropriately stern. Polished harmonies stream (and, in moments, are redolent of early Lennon/McCartney). "Good Man, Deep Down" gestures at Dylan's "Don't Think Twice," but smoothly pursues fresh ambitions with gladsome consequence. Can be purchased in either CD or 12" vinyl incarnations.

Recommended: "Fame In Vain," "Good Man, Deep Down," "Blowin' In the Howlin' Wind," "Coffee Tox," "Destination Unknown," "In Dreams," "Dang Me"

Videos: "Fame In Vain" "Good Man, Deep Down" (live session)

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