Mother Jones
05-29-2017, 12:12 PM
Los Straitjackets
What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets
Yep Roc
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Garbed in Mexican wrestling masks and specializing in surf guitar instrumentals, Los Straitjackets have refused to take themselves seriously since their mid-'90s debut album—at least on one level. In reality, these accomplished and tasteful players have repeatedly shown that it's possible to invest a nostalgic, seemingly outdated style with a range of moods, from tender intimacy to rowdy exuberance. The bracing What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets is devoted entirely to songs written or co-written by the great Nick Lowe, their recent tourmate and a stellar songsmith since Britain's pub rock days of the '70s. Though Lowe's probably best known for his lyrics, which can be either heartrending or smart-alecky, Los Straitjackets' snappy versions of "Lately I've Let Things Slide" and, of course, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding" make a strong case for him as a gifted melodist too. This sparkling set is good fun from first note to last, and hopefully the harbinger of a full-fledged collaboration.
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What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets
Yep Roc
http://www.thebellforum.com/files/LosStraitjackets_WhatsSoFunnyAboutPeaceLoveAndLosStraitjackets_COVER%20%281%29%5B1%5D.jpgCourtesey of Yep Roc Music Group
Garbed in Mexican wrestling masks and specializing in surf guitar instrumentals, Los Straitjackets have refused to take themselves seriously since their mid-'90s debut album—at least on one level. In reality, these accomplished and tasteful players have repeatedly shown that it's possible to invest a nostalgic, seemingly outdated style with a range of moods, from tender intimacy to rowdy exuberance. The bracing What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Los Straitjackets is devoted entirely to songs written or co-written by the great Nick Lowe, their recent tourmate and a stellar songsmith since Britain's pub rock days of the '70s. Though Lowe's probably best known for his lyrics, which can be either heartrending or smart-alecky, Los Straitjackets' snappy versions of "Lately I've Let Things Slide" and, of course, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding" make a strong case for him as a gifted melodist too. This sparkling set is good fun from first note to last, and hopefully the harbinger of a full-fledged collaboration.
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