James Jackson Toth: Waiting In Vain (Rykodisc) – For his first release under his proper name, James Jackson Toth (aka Wooden Wand) has set aside the psychedelic ramblings for more concise song-forms that combine blues, country, soul and some punk swagger into a vintage album-rock journey. Toth’s weathered, world-weary drawl heightens the evocative inter-linked story-based tales of hope and misfortune, romantic trials and spiritual yearning. His wife Jexie adds atmosphere to the vocal arrangements, as several friends add musical support: guitarists John Dietrich (Deerhoof), Nels Cline (Wilco) and Andy Cabic (Vetiver); alt-country multi-instrumentalist Carla Bozulich (Geraldine Fibbers); bassist Shayde Sartin (Giant Sunflower Band) and drummer Otto Hauser (Vetiver/Devendra Banhart). Recommended.
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Monday, March 1, 2010
James Jackson Toth: Waiting In Vain (Rykodisc)
James Jackson Toth: Waiting In Vain (Rykodisc) – For his first release under his proper name, James Jackson Toth (aka Wooden Wand) has set aside the psychedelic ramblings for more concise song-forms that combine blues, country, soul and some punk swagger into a vintage album-rock journey. Toth’s weathered, world-weary drawl heightens the evocative inter-linked story-based tales of hope and misfortune, romantic trials and spiritual yearning. His wife Jexie adds atmosphere to the vocal arrangements, as several friends add musical support: guitarists John Dietrich (Deerhoof), Nels Cline (Wilco) and Andy Cabic (Vetiver); alt-country multi-instrumentalist Carla Bozulich (Geraldine Fibbers); bassist Shayde Sartin (Giant Sunflower Band) and drummer Otto Hauser (Vetiver/Devendra Banhart). Recommended.
