Akin to Dylan plugging in way back when, Brent Randall leaves behind the keyboard to shoulder the guitar. Now, before you get your knickers in a knot, the scale of these two events obviously differs, but the spirit’s the same. Randall’s known for leading a pop-orchestra (previously, His Pinecones) from the piano/organ, so playing more and harder guitar is notable (like E with Eels circa Souljacker). “Ardmore Jenny” pounds ya with power chords, crossing early Who and The Stooges. All the lads add tunes of their own, while trading instruments. Brian O’Reilly’s “Act a Gentleman,” Paul Linklater’s “Jenny Fur” and Joel Goguen’s “Never Seen the Likes” all kill.
This article appears in Jan 28 – Feb 3, 2010.
I just heard the Pinecones for the first time. They certainly appeal to my taste in music. I’m a Beatles fan too and this band would fit in with that era of music.
Go ‘cones ! It’s good.