Subdudes
Lucky (East West) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)
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From New Orleans by way of Colorado, frequent Chicago visitors the Subdudes achieve an appealingly folksy and homespun ambiance on their second album. ”Lucky” is deceptively laid back: While acoustic guitars and accordions are prominent on songs like ”Push and Shove” and ”Someday, Somehow,” the quartet`s vocals never lose their soulful edge. Primary vocalist Tommy Malone has a Bob Seger-like quality to his voice, but this album is more classic American rock than ”classic rock.” Dense group harmonies recalling the Band`s cushion Malone`s voice on ”Dolly`s Song” and ”Another Heartbreak Now,” while the group`s cover of Al Green`s classic
”Tired of Being Alone” is both courageous and on the mark. Easygoing but never lazy, ”Lucky” is a perfect album for languid summer days and nights.
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