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Everything that's been missing from Music
on November 11, 2008
Posted by: AD44
from Baltimore, MD
Scott Weiland has alway's had a reputation for being a chameleon, be it from his ability to change the sound and style of his vocal styling's, to the clothes he wear's onstage, he's constantly in transformation. His first solo effort, ten years ago, "12 Bar Blues" was a highly under-rated and under appreciated effort. Though at time's dis-jointed, the album was just a little too eclectic for a large majority of the music world to wrap their head around.
This time, on "Happy" In Galoshes, Scott has it totally figured out. A perfect blend of all his influences, filtered through that unique lens that Scott possesses. One song may incorporate banjo's, acoustic guitar's, and have you hearing echoes of Wilco, ("Tangle with Your Mind"), while another song could be a slinky R&B leaning number, "Big Black Monster", which harken's back to shade's of Beck's, "Odelay" & The Dust Brothers. Or how about a collaboration with Paul Oakenfold, on David Bowie's, "Fame" that infuses N.W.A.'s "Appetite 4 Destruction", as the break beat. (Have to wonder if there's any sublimnial VR/GNR reference there.)
From top to bottom this record is fantastic. I don't know of too many other artist's who incorporate Banjo's, Tuba's, Accordians, Mellotron, the Moag, Slide Guitar, syncopated beats, trumpet's, even Sleigh bell's all in one record and in such a naturally appealing way. Add Weiland's uniquely smooth vocal's as the focal instrument, the music just plays the perfect complimentary role- never out shining Scott himself, and only the biggest of cynic's with no appreciation for the art of music will not fall in "LOVE" with this album. If you're expecting a record full of, "Missing Cleveland's", you shouldn't. There's no "general" sound to the album, as much as an over-all feeling.
On a final note, if I were to attach a scenario in my head that this album would be the perfect answer to, for me it would be the record I'd want to put on after one REALLY long day (or year), pour a glass of wine- light a candle, Take the level down, and finally allow myself to breathe again. If only the world had more Scott Weiland's. Truley creative artist's willing to experiment & take music, "outside the box", but at the same time having figured out just the right place to "draw the line".
This time, on "Happy" In Galoshes, Scott has it totally figured out. A perfect blend of all his influences, filtered through that unique lens that Scott possesses. One song may incorporate banjo's, acoustic guitar's, and have you hearing echoes of Wilco, ("Tangle with Your Mind"), while another song could be a slinky R&B leaning number, "Big Black Monster", which harken's back to shade's of Beck's, "Odelay" & The Dust Brothers. Or how about a collaboration with Paul Oakenfold, on David Bowie's, "Fame" that infuses N.W.A.'s "Appetite 4 Destruction", as the break beat. (Have to wonder if there's any sublimnial VR/GNR reference there.)
From top to bottom this record is fantastic. I don't know of too many other artist's who incorporate Banjo's, Tuba's, Accordians, Mellotron, the Moag, Slide Guitar, syncopated beats, trumpet's, even Sleigh bell's all in one record and in such a naturally appealing way. Add Weiland's uniquely smooth vocal's as the focal instrument, the music just plays the perfect complimentary role- never out shining Scott himself, and only the biggest of cynic's with no appreciation for the art of music will not fall in "LOVE" with this album. If you're expecting a record full of, "Missing Cleveland's", you shouldn't. There's no "general" sound to the album, as much as an over-all feeling.
On a final note, if I were to attach a scenario in my head that this album would be the perfect answer to, for me it would be the record I'd want to put on after one REALLY long day (or year), pour a glass of wine- light a candle, Take the level down, and finally allow myself to breathe again. If only the world had more Scott Weiland's. Truley creative artist's willing to experiment & take music, "outside the box", but at the same time having figured out just the right place to "draw the line".
What's great about it: The originality, The variety of musical styles, EVERYTHING
What's not so great: Not being able to figure out where the "Deluxe" version is
I would recommend this to a friend!
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