DIARY
OF A ROCK 'N' ROLL FIEND
Solo, So Alone:
by Jeff Dahl / Carbon 14 #23
-It seems that as bands break up, whoever might be sited as the driving or
creative force will soldier on in some form or another as the rest of the
band limps to the wayside of obscurity. Here are some cats that've left the
band scene behind and have decided to walk the long, lonely solo path.-
Steven Gullett - One of the strongest singer/songwriters I've come across
in a long, long time. He's got two great CDs out since the split-up of his
glampunk band, The Mystery Addicts. Cheap Reflections is subtitled A Collection
Of Demos; it's just an amazing set of 4 track recordings and the fact that
he covers Peter Laughner, The Stones and Neil Young should tell you where
he's coming from. What will take your breath away is that his originals measure
up to these classic covers! The newest CD, Sad Like Marilyn, is another home
recording with a bit more attention to production and it's even more brilliant.
Unless you're passing through Dayton, Ohio you might never get to see him
so I'd suggest you check out his website: www.stevengullett.com
