•
Rating: Honestly, when I first started listening to The Zutons, I didn't expect anything, perhaps an anonymous and maybe bad work... Nothing could be more wrong! Despite the clear "Brit" influence in their music, "Who Killed The Zutons" is, in my opinion, a brilliant album starting from its bizarre title.
It begins with the overwhelming Zuton Fever song, well interpreted by David McCabe's voice, already hinting at how the record will be! Sounds that bring to mind gangster movies, and this CD could be the perfect soundtrack for such a film, as proven by the slow Railroad and the delicate Havana Gang Brawl, which, in terms of the guitar, reminds of certain classic Cuban songs in the purest Buena Vista Social Club style.
Question Mark is the interlude of the CD and also represents its ideal dividing point, moving from the adrenaline-driven early tracks to a country atmosphere present at its peak in the last song Moon and Horror Shows.
However, not to be underestimated in the second half is the rocking Dirty Dancehall, very much in the style of Elvis Presley.
Only to then evolve into a truly stunning finale.
In all the songs, Abi Harding's saxophone fits perfectly, coexisting perfectly with Boyan Chowdhury's guitar solos (listen to the one in Zuton Fever), except in the "stadium anthem" YOU WILL YOU WON'T, where the guitar dominates, always masterfully accompanied by the voice.
If you try to close your eyes while listening to this album, you'll find yourself catapulted into a luxury club in Prohibition-era Chicago, followed by furious clashes with the police... a breathtaking album that represents the best debut for this band of twenty-something English musicians.
Tracklist
Loading comments slowly
Other reviews
By honeyandmoon
The groove created by the rhythm section (bass and drums) is absolutely captivating.
It’s the lead guitar that stands out, with short but absolutely devastating interludes or solos for both imagination and precision.
