Alone with the Lonesome Brothers

by Steve Westfield

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1.	Genius Angel 05:06	lyrics	buy track
"...and last night you told me a secret, I will remember for the rest of my life..."
2.	Going Blind (Oh Christina) 03:29	lyrics	buy track
"...red squirrel shchattering in my ear..."
3.	Blissful Mess 02:41	lyrics	buy track
"...I'm trying to eat my breakfast..."
4.	Kissing Game 03:59	lyrics	buy track
"...turn off the 4 track now, and we're staying up all night..."
5.	Every Goodbye 05:43	lyrics	buy track
"...I tried laying traps out in Bar Harbor bay..."
6.	Invisable 04:01	lyrics	buy track
"...I drove into a tree, that I planted ten years ago..."
7.	Big Shake Down 03:57	lyrics	buy track
"...look out for ninja pants on the other side of the room..."
8.	Eyes Wide Open 03:27	lyrics	buy track
"...I could swallow your lies, and make it a feast..."
9.	Down in the Night 04:29	lyrics	buy track
"....I cry and I cry..."
10.	Junior Baby Boy 03:26	lyrics	buy track
"...you'll find me in my living room, acting like an aeroplane..."
11.	All Around You (Live) 03:59	info	buy track

about

Way back when, I was on the lovely German label, Glitterhouse Records. They had released all the Slow Band albums.
I had the idea to bring a Western Massachusett's local favorite band, The Lonesome Brothers, to Glitterhouse. I also thought European audiences needed to experience some of the Sweet Original American Alt Country Riffs written by two unbelievable Songwriters, Jim Armenti and Ray Mason.
Ray is all about his old Silvertone guitar, many classic Garage pop solo albums, and a solid bass sound with ancient strings. (www.raymason.com).

Jim's guitar playing just flows out like water. It's a part of his body at this point, and it's wonderful to hear. He also has a herd of classic solo releases. (jimarmenti.net)

So I wrote some new tunes, chose some LB favorites from their many LPs, fleshed out a few Stephen Mathewson numbers the Slow Band never recorded, and headed into the studio with BEIGE mate, Tom Mahnken. Luckily, Cheri Knight of the Blood Oranges showed up and sang lovely harmonies. That could be key to the whole thing working. I think there were a couple key things, but if you listen for Cheri, it is awfully swell.

I think the record is magically sparse, but not empty. I lot of it is a simple bassline, a crossstick snare, guitar notes, and a bunch of harmonies.
On Big Shakedown we almost stop it's so minimal.
I like the way Jim plays violin, which is not exact. It is playing by feel a lot. I like that.The piano too, a little sloppy. I like that. A fraction out of tume maybe? I will say it again what makes this record work is the space in between. If you are interested in recording music, listen for that. Full minimal.

Sadly, Glitterhouse would not release it, claiming it was "too country" for Europeans.

So here it is, just for you.

credits

released February 3, 2021

Produced by Tom Mahnken.
Vocals and guitar, Steve Westfield.
Guitar, piano, trumpet, violin, and harmonies: Jim Armenti.
Bass and harmonies: Ray mason.
Drums: Tom Shea
Harmonies: Cheri Knight.
Bass, harmonies, and recording for 10: Lou Barlow.
Trumpet and squeezbox: Tom Mahnken.

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Steve Westfield Northampton, Massachusetts

Steve began with Holy Crow, then Eddie Kickass and the Thunder Band, The Jr. Hostesses, The Selected Few, Pajama Slave Dancers, Captain Testosterone and the Gypsy Stretchmark Orchestra, Dr. Spetch and the Nurses of Doom, The Steve Westfield Slow Band, The Burnouts, the 410'ers, Taboo Shed, played/recorded with the Lonesome Brothers, and finally BEIGE. ... more

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