Portland's Rick Bain knows what he likes, and it's called the '70's - strong melodies, simple whomping rock drums, awee bit of guitar flash and the odd Hammond or synth flourish, and if you're gonna philosophize lyrically, keep it heartfelt and accessable. Bain and his band the Genius Position have a new album out, called Crooked Autumn Sun (Official), where his formula shines amazingly well over 14 cuts; it's as if he's skimmed the cream of the entire '70's rock era (slightly skewed toward the British p.
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Portland's Rick Bain knows what he likes, and it's called the '70's - strong melodies, simple whomping rock drums, awee bit of guitar flash and the odd Hammond or synth flourish, and if you're gonna philosophize lyrically, keep it heartfelt and accessable. Bain and his band the Genius Position have a new album out, called Crooked Autumn Sun (Official), where his formula shines amazingly well over 14 cuts; it's as if he's skimmed the cream of the entire '70's rock era (slightly skewed toward the British p.o.v.), analized and eliminated its weaknesses, and just plain improved the whole thing. Bain's an excellent singer and a plainly pithy lyricist, and a skillfully subtle arranger as well - a slightly odd chord progression here, a Hammond sweep there, occasional dramatic updrafts into a wide-open sky. Best of all, while you'll hear smidges of Floyd, Free, Mott, even ELO end, yes, dammit, Frampton Comes Alive, Bain never sounds like he's just pastiching. And after a few spins you'll swear Crooked Autumn Sun has been a crucial fave since 1974. (Les Moore)
LA WEEKLY PREVIEW for July 19th, 2001
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