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THE REVIEW
Sitting on a chair, outside on the home balcony; this is how Steve Turner appears on the cover of his first solo album released in 2003. He is the champion of the wildest noise, the cutting guitar fuzz in Mudhoney; but we are in a completely different place in this work. Fourteen tracks that slightly exceed half an hour in duration; the "search for melody" and traditional music, through a fresh and spontaneous reinterpretation of electro-acoustic country harmonies that immediately bring to mind Dylan or Neil Young.
Like the Nirvana, Alice In Chains, and Pearl Jam before him, Steve also leaves behind the sonic aggression for once to arrive at songs of disarming simplicity: the acoustic blues of "Idiot Blues" that opens the collection, the light dusty country of the following "Living Through The Mistakes," or the title track itself with western references; tracks that capture you from the first listen.
An extremely intimate album, with some recordings made in the author's very own bedroom; in this small yet colorful gem, he is assisted by Stone Gossard on bass and Dan Peters, drummer and his companion in Mudhoney.
And it's the a cappella cover of "Last Call," a song written by Dave Van Ronk (at the origins of protest folk), that seals the conclusion of a surprising yet enchanting album.
Give it a listen, simply.
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Steve Turner's 2003 solo album 'Searching For Melody' marks a clear shift from his noisy Mudhoney roots to a softer, more intimate blend of acoustic country and folk influences. Featuring 14 tracks that showcase disarming simplicity and traditional melodies, the album includes contributions from Stone Gossard and Dan Peters. The a cappella cover of Dave Van Ronk's 'Last Call' concludes this unexpected and charming collection.Tracklist Videos
Steve Turner
Guitarist and founding member of Mudhoney who has released solo material including the 2003 album Searching For Melody, an intimate acoustic record.01 Reviews
