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Not your same Paladins

Sanzar Q | PARKTON, MD United States | 07/16/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

""Palvoline no. 7" marks the seventh release by this San Diego-based roots-rock-rockabilly trio (actually their eighth album, since their earlier "Ticket Home" disc was re-released as the expanded "ReJive-anated"). Led by guitarist Dave Gonzales, this collection of tunes lack the "kick" of past albums and are rooted sqarely in a mellow, rockabilly framework, very similar to the songs from their previous release "Slippin' In". Both albums were produced by Mark Neill, who's influence seems to have toned down the band's edgier material. Several songs are somewhat comic in their approach ("You Make It, They Take It", "Alcohol of Fame") and no song really stands out with a memorable hook or groove, although several are enlivened by guest pianist, Micah Hulsher. Best tune is the last, "Just A Matter of Time", a bluesy duet performed by Gonzales and guest, James Hunter. Nice to see long-time bassist, Thomas Yearsley, back on board after a 1-album hiatus. Yearsley has sung several of the bands best "rave-up" songs in the past, such as "Bad Case of Love" and "Irene". That opportunity is wasted here as Yearsley stays well in the background and even leaves backing vocals to extra guitarist, Owen Martin. Overall, this disc rates an "OK" in my book, but falls well below the band's best material."

Great recording

Stephen J. Dorer | Highland, MI United States | 09/06/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This cd accomplishes what it sets to do. Each tune makes a concise statement using humor, and rhythm quite effectively. There are no long guitar solos instead the solos are concise and musical. In comparison to their other recordings these songs are short and instead of any angry edge these guys are having fun. This record swings like crazy and is wonderful to listen to. Buy a copy for a friend because you're going to be talking about it."

A truly unbelieveable album by the pals.

The Idey | Raise, NV | 07/31/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i'm still stuck on the first two songs which i haven't been able to get out of my head. the addition of Micah (dusty 45's) was a great choice, giving a lot of the record a swingin country-rockabilly groove. It's less guitar assault and more band and instrument emphasis. sonically the record sounds killer. mark did a great job on this as well as other records he's done (smith's ranch boys, russell scott) capturing that old time sound. Over the course of the albums the sound has gone from rockabilly to blues to rock n roll and back to rockabilly. Slippin In, marked a distinct move in the country rockabilly direction. this is a solid record. there is so much new sound from the pals that you don't expect given their previous work. Take a listen to it again, you don't expect it as much as this record gives it, so it's hard to hear it all the first time.
Dave voice sounds sonically WAY better on a record than it has for a while. He sounds more like a vocalist then a backround. His voice is always nice and loud in the front, but not overbearing. Brian plays excellent of course on this album, a true craftsman. That's a REAL player. I'm not sure why thomas took a back seat on the singing? MAybe he just wanted to play bass this time.
i think it's the paladins we always wanted, just were afraid to admit it because we loved the guitar so much. How did they do it? Hey man, i don't know.that one star review is jive. The Paladins don't put out the same album every time. If you are looking to get off the boat maybe you should. rockabilly isn't for the musically challenged."