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| From | "Lee Elliott" <blelliott01@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Emusic Pick |
| Date | Mon, 22 May 2006 11:44:48 -0600 |
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Emusic just got Stiff Little Fingers - Guitar and Drum, one of my
favorites a couple years ago. Here's a excerpt from the Allmusic
review which says it better than I can.
"Stiff Little Fingers remain true to their original sound, although
the punk edge has been softened a bit (by age, perhaps?). Original SLF
vocalist/guitarist Jake Burns still leads the pack, followed by former
Jam bassist Bruce Foxton (a full-time SLF member for 15 years),
guitarist/vocalist Ian McCallum, and drummer Steve Grantley. Burns
handles most of the vocals and songwriting, but each of the members
either has co-writing credit or sole writing credit on nearly half the
album, adding a new dimension and depth to the band's sound. Burns
shines with the harmony-laden "Dead Man Walking," the rocking yet
still touching Joe Strummer tribute "Strummerville," the energetic
"Best of Fools," and the anthemic title track. McCallum's two tracks,
the soulful "Can't Get Away With That" and the reggae groove of "Be
True to Yourself," are welcome additions to the SLF catalog. The
distinctive guitar sound of the band fuels every song, with even more
interplay than usual -- just listen to the first few bars of "Who Died
and Made You Elvis" for proof. By the time the acoustic "Protect and
Serve" finishes up the album, you'll be ready to hear it all again.
They've released some fine albums over the last decade, but this is,
hands down, the best SLF in 20 years."
--
Lee Elliott
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