Formed in
1985, this US outfit fronted by Howie Gelb of Giant Sand is an
occasional outlet for his prodigious songwriting. Here, with
the help of regular collaborator Rainer, he indulged his passion
for country and western music and the debut featured a powerful
reading of Neil Young's "Revolution Blues" alongside
several stylish originals. However, the band's métier
was more fully established on Heartland, where Gelb's bar-room
weariness excels on the title track and "Moon Over Memphis".
Sage Advice, recorded in piecemeal sessions, featured two contrasting
versions of "Loving Cup', a track previously included on
Giant Sand's Long Stem Rant. Gelb folded the band following the
death of Ptacek in 1997, although he revived the name several
years later for 2003's Still Lookin" Good To Me
This album was originally released by New Rose Records , in 1984.
It already contains all the ingredients of Howe Gelb immense
talent., and remains one of his best records ever.
tracklisting
Code Of The Road -
Blind Justice - Revolution Blues - Heartland - One More Should
Do It - Play An Old Guitar - Up On The Hill - Spinning Room Waltz
- Evil - The Wrong Man - Naturally Lonesome
Man On A String
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