Description:
Nearly 28 years since breaking into pop consciousness with his second album Jackrabbit Slim and its infectious Top Ten single `Romeos Tune,` Steve Forbert remains a master of songs offering clear-eyed insight and plain-spoken, heartfelt eloquence. On his 429 Records/SLG debut, the well-traveled Nashville-based troubadour explores his ongoing fascination for Strange Names & New Sensations with characteristic wit, a sense of social consciousness and the ever-present romantic optimism that has endeared him to two generations of folk/rock fans. The vibrant collection finds Forbert in the midst of a true career renaissance at the wonderful age of 52 -- a time in his life he reflects upon wistfully on the sly narrative of the uptempo, horn driven tune `Middle Age.` In addition to ten original vocal tracks and the easy rolling, country flavored instrumental `Around The Bend,` Strange Names & New Sensations includes a new rendition of `Romeos Tune` that captures the folk-pop side of the singers artistry, complete with organ and harmonica. Recorded primarily at Moondog Music, the Nashville-based studio owned by legendary E-Street Band member Garry Tallent -- who plays bass and co-produced the title song -- Strange Names & New Sensations finds Forbert working with numerous longtime friends and collaborators, including primary album co-producer Tim Coats (who first worked with Forbert as engineer on Mission of the Crossroad Palms; producer Anthony Crawford (whose relationship with Forbert extends back to his vocal contributions on The American In Me); and keyboardist Paul Errico and drummer Roger Clark, both of whom played on Jackrabbit Slim. (429 Records)
