Beasts of Bourbon - Sour Mash
Seminal records are not written every day, and some are found in retrospect. They are determined by the ground they break, the level of subtlety that most others cannot achieve, and their authenticity. Authenticity that is derived from the connection and interpretation of a source that has crossed the track, often against volition. The drive to resurface is fuelled by volatility. That is what distinguishes vibrant, challenging, visceral work that redefines our understanding. It's easy to follow behind those who have already cut through ahead. It is easy to write sweet, fluffy melodies that catch like cotton wool. Anything that makes a difference to how we understand goes further and deeper. And its impression lasts that long. Great music often has a great pedigree. The collaborators on Sour Mash are epic in every respect. Tex Perkins is joined by the imitable Kim Salmon, the spanking Spencer Jones, cardinal drummer James Baker, and underground bass god Boris Sujdovic.