If you’ve
never heard of the Bloody Lovelies, Lift is pretty much going to be the debut
record for you (with some changes, which we’ll get into in a little bit),
but for those of you who do know the band and have heard their debut, Some Truth
and a Little Bit of Money (2003), this is going to be an interesting sophomore
release.
So what do I mean
by that? Well, it appears that Randy Wooten, the singer/songwriter and the founder
of the Bloody Lovelies, has decided to take on a more solo-oriented lead within
the group, hence the addition of his name to the band. The good news is that,
the music is just as awesome as it was before – although the sound has
matured in some ways. At times, this record makes you miss that group passion
and enthusiasm that made all the difference in the first album, but at the same
time, Wooten has proved to be an outstanding singer/songwriter/keyboardist on
his own.
Lift is, for the
most part, a very personal creation and, as Wooten himself describes, “Definitely
catchy but sometimes over-the-top and eccentric.” There seems to be an
ongoing theme with 13 tracks on this album; the constant story of human contact
and interaction. “Red Carpets,” “And I Do,” and “Blue
Horizons” are among the most memorable tunes. And Wooten’s powerful,
beautiful vocals have certainly grown in depth and range.
Wooten has also
put together a stellar lineup of remarkably talented musicians, who have performed
on this album. From drummer Shawn Pelton (Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Cheryl
Crow) to violinist Lisa Germano (U2, David Bowie) and last but not least, the
original members of the Bloody Lovelies, Lift is a well-created work of pop/rock
that you wouldn’t want to miss.
Lift
