Cuff the Duke - Rocking ChairAlbum: Way Down Here [2009]
rock has certainly evolved a great deal since the 70s and 80s, but the more things change in rock, the more they stay the same. so inevitably, there will be artists who get much of their creative and artistic inspiration from rock's past, which is what cuff the duke do on "way down here". this is an early 2009 recording from a band that didn't exist before 2001, but "way down here" leaves no doubt that their roots run deep. there is no shortage of influences here that include neil young, blue rodeo, bob dylan, the byrds, and buffalo springfield. one can characterize this album as roots rock, indie rock, and - as on this song - alternative country-rock. however one categorizes their work, they bring an attractive sense of songcraft to melodic, unassuming tracks such as "old photograph" and "rocking chair". a solid and appealing example of the inspiration that the band geta from rock's past.
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