“Some Stranger’s Ship” - Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs
Lately I’ve been grooving to local blues and roots outfit Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs. It’s an appropriate name for a
band who provide the perfect soundtrack for a mellow weekend.
Their debut EP is called Some Stranger’s Ship, and it’s a superb showcase for this talented Queensland quartet. It all starts with the brilliant “Morning Star,” a hooky modern love song which shows real romance with all its quirks and flaws.
Tim’s husky voice is an ideal fit for the dirty blues rock blend of “Cruisin’,” his sexy rasp sitting perfectly amongst the wailing guitars.
These musicians are first class and it’s never more evident than on “My Oh My,” a driving number which wouldn’t sound out of place on the next John Butler Trio album.
There are just six tracks on Some Stranger’s Ship, but it feels more like an album than an EP. There are no three-second pop songs for these lads. Instead each song has a depth and complexity that ensures you’ll get something new from this release every time you listen to it.
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8 opinions for “Some Stranger’s Ship” - Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs
Shaun
Jul 6, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I heard them on Sarah Howells show on JJJ, she played Morning Star and I reckon they’re the next big band from Australia!
lkatulka
Jul 8, 2008 at 3:48 am
I have to agree with you Shaun - I’m very impressed. Great to hear JJJ is supporting the EP because more people need to hear this band :-).
Guapo
Jul 12, 2008 at 6:29 am
The true test of the quality of a recording is when it gets better each time you play it. Some Stranger’s Ship grows and grows in its intensity each time you listen to it. This is not pop music. This is music that will stand the test of time.
Captain
Jul 21, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Hear hear… I saw them at the Brisbane Festival and they were awesome. Check them out everyone!
lkatulka
Jul 22, 2008 at 2:01 am
I am so glad to hear so many people are embracing this music :-D Awesome stuff.
Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs Announce East Coast Tour
Aug 11, 2008 at 2:01 am
[...] fans of this blog will remember me raving about Some Strangers Ship, the fantastic debut EP from Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs. Now this brilliant blues and roots [...]
Guapo
Sep 27, 2008 at 8:42 pm
For a great review of this band go to http://www.thedwarf.com.au
lkatulka
Sep 29, 2008 at 3:46 am
I wish you’d linked to the actual review Gaupo … I had a bit of a search around for it and I just couldn’t find it. The Dwarf does some great stuff, but it’s not very user-friendly!
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