Wow, I never thought I'd hear a new album of original songs by The 77's. The last such beast was 2002's Direct and although there is an amazing back catalogue to listen to, back to 1983, hearing these songs are like finding a modern day Holy Grail.
The trio of Michael Roe, Bruce Spencer and Mark Harmon are in ridiculously great form all the wy from the almost Glam Rock of the opener, Out Of The Clouds, to the closer, Sonata, an instrumental that is hypnotic with a wonderful Twang.
The album is also released in intriguing Physical formats. The Bandcamp download adds a bonus track in Uncle Gene, which is a reminder of prime time Little Feat, the instrumental versions of the songs and a 52 minute commentary on the album by the band. Such attention to detail is really rare in these days of Spotify.
It is great to have them back. The album lands somewhere between Classic Rock and Pop Rock, but there is plenty of variation. From the Dave Edmunds Boogie feel of Weedzlers in which 6 minutes plus fly by to the restrained beauty of Shiloa. Wonderfully performed and produced, 7 is an absolute winner.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD and as a download.
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