Sonny & The Sunsets
Talent Night at the Ashram
**and1/2 out of *****
The DIY recording effort is apparent and adds to the charm. Opening with "The Applications" Smith shows off his style with a mix of Beach Boy self harmonies, easy strolling acoustic strumming and a grasp for the lazy in a good way.
"Cheap Extensions" is driven by a bass line that is pulsing in front of disengaged vocals. The title track focuses on Smith's lyrics and a pump organ sound, leading to a disk highlight.
There is a dreamy floating quality to "Alice Leaves For The Mountains" that sums up this release nicely. Things aren't taken at to quick a pace, there is relaxing sense but a creative urge that filters through. Talent Night at the Ashram isn't mind altering, but it is a great easy listen and that is all Sonny & The Sunsets seems to be shooting for.
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