True West

The Profile

American Paisley Underground band best known for the 1980s releases Hollywood Holiday and Drifters.

Associated with the Paisley Underground; reviews mention Gavin Blair, Russ Tolman and Richard McGrath; Tom Verlaine had a connection with the band (attempted to produce); Chris Cacavas guested on Drifters; the band supported R.E.M. on a European tour according to the reviews.

DeBaser hosts a handful of reviews that focus on True West's 1980s output, especially Hollywood Holiday and Drifters. Critics praise the band's Paisley Underground jangle, Television/Byrds influences and memorable guitar work. Drifters is widely regarded here as the band's high point; Hollywood Holiday is noted for its psych-tinged guitar textures. Reviews record goodwill but also disappointment at the band's commercial trajectory.