Ricky Lewis is not one to mince words. The ex-bandmate from The Wools, a high energy rock band, has now opted instead for a reflective record of gently strummed indie dream folk for his new ‘Serious Mistress’ EP. The album is a history of cherished memories (‘Clay Baby’), and completely made-up memories (‘Cold War Dreams’) all set over an unassuming guitar, and a couple of unexpected layers of slide guitar and piano where you’ll least expect to hear them.
The EP may be tough at times to take, but there’s a kind of justice to it all. Like the way Neil Young’s honesty makes us all feel when we’re having a rough day. Check out opening track ‘Stop The Devil-Winged From Flight’ below. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)