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.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Tad Overbaugh

Farther From Near

(Rum Bar Records)

The wise calculation of the Sherman Brothers' "Spoonful of Sugar" applies here. The communication of accomplished lyricism is facilitated by mellifluous architecture; indeed, so sweeping is the music - Roots and Pop earnestness that reminds many of Minneapolis Punk personages the Replacements - that one's consciouness benefits, even as glasses are tipped and feets do their happy business.

Recommended: "Mended Man," "14873," "Only Happy at Happy Hour," "July"

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