Back To Basics does exactly what it says on the sleeve. It is unashamedly stripped back.Bill Wyman's first solo album in 33 years wears its influences on its sleeve - Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, JJ Cale - and there's more than a passing nod to Bill's own English background. It is that rare thing, a melt of styles and genres that work together - uplifting in a jaunty, dancey way and pensive in a bluesy, narrative way.
Back To Basics does exactly what it says on the tin. It is unashamedly stripped back. The snappy lyrics are refreshingly audible and the instrumentation is clean, subtle and accomplished.
[...more...]
add to wishlist
add to compare
let me know when cheaper
