Description:
Is it possible to run a twangy Dobro sound backwards and blow folk`s minds? The Cowlicks say "yes!" and prove it on the title track of their second album, Psychedelic Service Station. While this track sounds a bit like They Might Be Hillbilly Giants, The Cowlicks aren`t going for the hardcore mindbening action you might expect with a title like this. But there are just enough off-center moments and clever pop diversions as to tweak your sensibilities. Throw in the occasional twangy retro country number or jangle-pop ditty and this Bay Area countrified skiffle group have whipped up a good time. And quite nice is the their roots-pop take on The Beatles` "Sexy Sadie" and the rollicking twang-spun cover of Alanis Morissette`s "Hand In My Pocket" that bring the album to its heady conclusion. This supergroup`s members include bassist/vocalist Mike Anderson (Big Blue Hearts), drummer Peter Tucker (The Waybacks), pedal-steel and Dobro player Dave Zirbel Mother Truckers), guitar/mandolin/banjo player Michael Hanna (elementary school music teacher!!), and songwriter/lead singer/guitarist Todd Novak (The Schramms) -- Robinson, Miles Of Music (Tres Payasos)
