Who Killed...... The Zutons?
When The Zutons first emerged from Merseyside many commentators remarked on the variety of influences they detected in their grooves. References to the obvious scouse rock lineage ā The Coral, Shack, The Laās, The Beatles ā abounded of course, alongside mentions for Stax Records, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits, The Kinks, The Beta Band and others. The groupās own press release offered even more (Talking Heads, Devo, Dr John, Sly Stone, Madness) and their debut album certainly covers a lot of ground. Charting at number six in the UK and now certified double platinum, Who Killed.... was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Prize, further evidence that it was one of the more diverting releases of the year. Highlights include opening track āZuton Feverā, a brash, self-referential mix of guitar diddles and sax honks; Pressure Point (which featured in a Leviās commercial), a playful and slightly deranged romp packed with cowbell, handclaps and seasoned with disco sauce; the plaintive strings and twang of āNot A Lot To Doā; and the jangly āHavana Gang Brawlā, with its urgent "Where will you sleep tonight?" enquiry. An impressive start from a band with dynamic songwriting and a penchant for wry, inventive throwdowns, Who Killed.... was pressed on vinyl in small quantities upon original release and has long since become something of a collectorās item. This first reissue (on orange wax) has been a āLong Time Comingā and ought to delight the faithful.
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Who Killed...... The Zutons?
When The Zutons first emerged from Merseyside many commentators remarked on the variety of influences they detected in their grooves. References to the obvious scouse rock lineage ā The Coral, Shack, The Laās, The Beatles ā abounded of course, alongside mentions for Stax Records, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits, The Kinks, The Beta Band and others. The groupās own press release offered even more (Talking Heads, Devo, Dr John, Sly Stone, Madness) and their debut album certainly covers a lot of ground. Charting at number six in the UK and now certified double platinum, Who Killed.... was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Prize, further evidence that it was one of the more diverting releases of the year. Highlights include opening track āZuton Feverā, a brash, self-referential mix of guitar diddles and sax honks; Pressure Point (which featured in a Leviās commercial), a playful and slightly deranged romp packed with cowbell, handclaps and seasoned with disco sauce; the plaintive strings and twang of āNot A Lot To Doā; and the jangly āHavana Gang Brawlā, with its urgent "Where will you sleep tonight?" enquiry. An impressive start from a band with dynamic songwriting and a penchant for wry, inventive throwdowns, Who Killed.... was pressed on vinyl in small quantities upon original release and has long since become something of a collectorās item. This first reissue (on orange wax) has been a āLong Time Comingā and ought to delight the faithful.
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When The Zutons first emerged from Merseyside many commentators remarked on the variety of influences they detected in their grooves. References to the obvious scouse rock lineage ā The Coral, Shack, The Laās, The Beatles ā abounded of course, alongside mentions for Stax Records, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits, The Kinks, The Beta Band and others. The groupās own press release offered even more (Talking Heads, Devo, Dr John, Sly Stone, Madness) and their debut album certainly covers a lot of ground. Charting at number six in the UK and now certified double platinum, Who Killed.... was nominated for the 2004 Mercury Prize, further evidence that it was one of the more diverting releases of the year. Highlights include opening track āZuton Feverā, a brash, self-referential mix of guitar diddles and sax honks; Pressure Point (which featured in a Leviās commercial), a playful and slightly deranged romp packed with cowbell, handclaps and seasoned with disco sauce; the plaintive strings and twang of āNot A Lot To Doā; and the jangly āHavana Gang Brawlā, with its urgent "Where will you sleep tonight?" enquiry. An impressive start from a band with dynamic songwriting and a penchant for wry, inventive throwdowns, Who Killed.... was pressed on vinyl in small quantities upon original release and has long since become something of a collectorās item. This first reissue (on orange wax) has been a āLong Time Comingā and ought to delight the faithful.
