Whether it’s due to the yearning for a simpler time amidst worldwide health and economic scares, a desire for tangible goods in a digital age or just the fact that some things are too good to go out of style, Gen Z is ushering in a boomer-beloved renaissance. What’s old is new again through upcycling vintage finds, modernizing trends or just embracing their classic allure.
Some ‘70s essentials have stood the test of time, while others just needed to go on hiatus for a while - like Styx. While they might be giving some things their own fresh spin - looking at you, macrame crop tops - many boomer staples are back in their simplest form, drenched in nostalgia and timeless charm. In fact, they’re actually bringing a lot of things that boomers love back into style. No syrup.Ĭolor image courtesy of Salim’s website.Believe it or not, millennials and Gen Z haven't ruined everything yet. But for the most part, it’s a nice introduction to their musical world - five cherry-covered chocolates with real cherries. Musicians – Joe Reyes (electric guitars), Richard Martin (electric piano/organ/Farfisa), Jason Garner (bass/keys/pizza box), John Dufilho (drums) & Paul Averitt (backing vocals). Salim Nourallah poses for a photograph at his home recording studio in Dallas, TX, on Friday, August 17, 2007. It could fall into categories once occupied by Marshall Crenshaw, Ian Gomm & definitely the late Emit Rhodes. The music has a sprightly Elvis Costello approach at times without his lyrical bite. It’s appealing without being lame, mindless & repetitive with lines that gnaw at the memory. This is what commercial mainstream should sound like. “Hold On To The Night,” skips along at a delightful pace. It’s whiskey with plenty of ginger ale & ice to make it palatable. The music doesn’t challenge the mind as much as the senses. A cheery upbeat devil-may-care melody that once was the trademark of other lesser-known bands such as Stackridge, The Korgis, Squeeze, Nick Lowe’s early solo LPs & maybe even Brinsley Schwartz’s early material. “Not Back To Sad,” has a Beatlesque ’67 feel.
The songs are simple, the production colorful – the way many songs by The Church had been years ago. It doesn’t have an overwhelming country flavor. There’s a breezy country feel that runs through the tunes but little to suggest this is 100% proof country music. The first tune “See You In Marfa,” – (an actual city in Texas & not a foreign country). They’re individually constructed with what’s expected – hooks, good lyrics, memorable melody, short. Fortunately, Salim’s lead vocals (acoustic guitar) are not typical commercial dribble. The songs are basically pop-oriented but not necessarily dipped in syrup like so many songs are today. This new collection was a collaboration between Salim & Marty Willson-Piper (electric guitar) & is considered a bit of a teaser for their eventual full-length album together. The 16-minute See You In Marfa (Drops Aug 19– Happiness Records) was created by a young man who produced music for the Old-97s, Rhett Miller & the 9th LP by Diesel Park West. Produced by Marty Willson-Piper (former member of Australian band The Church) & Salim Nourallah. And don’t let the foreign-sounding name fool you – before he came to Texas he was born in that foreign country known as Illinois. The majority of songs were recorded in Nashville with one in Dallas, TX. Full color, bright die-cut 4 panel quite impressive. I must say for a 5 song EP the packaging is beautiful.
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