RICHARD LLOYD
"The
Cover Doesn't Matter" (Upsetter Music)
Reviewed by Keith Guillotine
Richard Lloyd, former guitarist for the band
Television, has great guitar skills which are constant throughout this CD, and
he has a potential to make a mark as a solo artist (in his own way). But the
"Lou Reed/NY blues" sound of this particular recording is something
that should have been put to rest back in the 1960s or 70s. Track 7 ("Downline")
even mentions "Ruby Jane" and had a VERY strong resemblance to Lou
Reed's "Sweet Jane." Track 9 ("Submarine") was a
flashback to the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine."
This album seems definitely geared toward an older crowd. Even with the
sometimes entertaining guitar work, "The Cover Doesn't Matter" is dull
stuff indeed. And it certainly isn't Rough Edge material by any means.
There's far too much of a laidback "oldies" sound for this to be of
any interest to most of our readers.
Performing on "The Cover Doesn't Matter" are: Richard Lloyd,
guitars and vocals; Chris Butler, drums; and Peter Stuart, bass.
If you wish to find out more about this band check out the following websites:
www.richardlloyd.com
www.upsettermusic.com
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the
cover makes you wanna hurl.
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