Reigning Sound return after a 16 year absence and Greg Cartwright has gone even further back, reuniting with the original Memphis line up of Jeremy Scott, Greg Roberson, and Alex Greene and the results are spectacular.
Those expecting the shouty Oblivians Cartwright are in for a disappointment because this album is a beautifully produced reflection of past times and sounds. It is a cross between Rock (at times Garage) and Americana with a bit of Soul thrown in.
The title track, A Little More Time, is Springsteen-ish, particularly reminiscent of his work with Gary US Bonds. But I Don't Need That Kind Of Love is Rock And Roll and I'll Be Your Man is tip top Americana, very Texan. Oh Christine is a sort of Country Soul.
Make It Up is very much in Soul Revue territory, yet You Don't Know What You're Missing is great Guitar Pop, all it needs is a bit more Jangle. You Ain't Me is a really loose joy, at times like a Countrified version of The Faces or even The Black Crowes.
The closer, On And On is Stax with a Country Twang. The album is a real mix between the fast Rock (and Roll) and the slow Americana. It is a big sounding reflective album. I got tired of the mediocrity of Americana, when done this properly, I am ready to dip my toe back in the water. Highly Recommended!
You can listen to and buy the album here or in some splendid bundles here.
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