And now for something completely different, as the title and cover art imply. Purple Pie Plow is the new full-length album from American psychedelic art-rock duo SLW cc Watt: singer-songwriter/guitarist-keyboardist/illustrator Samuel Locke Ward and singer/bassist Mike Watt are back with a whopping 24 new tracks, though nearly half of them are short spoken or musical interludes (‘spiels’ – unobtrusive like most hip-hop skits but actually functional and entertaining). The ‘ordinary songs’ are not really ordinary either, but a weird and eclectic mix of psych-pop with glam, noir-jazz and doo-wop influences laced with saxophone melodies, which amazingly form an organic unity. This record, which originated from a remote collaboration, is a cinematic trip along fascinating stories.
Purple Pie Plow is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Kill Rock Stars. Also featuring Dean Clean (drums, percussion), Joe Jack Talcum (guitar, keys) and Bob Bucko JR (sax, flute).
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