Dave And The Gin Mill Gypsies
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2014-04-24
Reviewed 2014-04-24
DAVID WIATROLIK: Dave & The Gin Mill Gypsies
Dazzle, 2014
ACOUSTIC SWING – Swinging original tunes with a good-time sound and modern everyman lyrics, led by guitarist Wiatrolik and his unpretentious vocal style. Reminds me of Squirrel Nut Zippers or some of the other oldtimey-hipster revival bands of the ’90s. There’s also a country influence on some tracks. All tracks FCC clean.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
1. 4:59 – dramatic intro, upbeat quintet bounce, humorous lyrics about aging
2. 5:59 – breezy vocals, a chunky beat, catchy chorus, pleasing round of solos
3. 5:45 – low, slinky drive with a circular bassline: a nice mysterious vibe
4. 4:43 – folksy backwoods drag, a murder ballad thick with atmosphere
5. 3:52 – a bit of alt-country/bluegrass in this one, about the state of the world
6. 3:52 – cute dixieland: a familiar lament of married life, relaxed and ironic
7. 3:53 – interesting mix of uptempo western reel & breezy swing, good violin
8. 5:10 – sort of a bossa-swing, floats along… but something’s missing
9. 4:28 – a workmanlike, boppin’ number to close it out
[ Fo ] - 24 April 2014
Dazzle, 2014
ACOUSTIC SWING – Swinging original tunes with a good-time sound and modern everyman lyrics, led by guitarist Wiatrolik and his unpretentious vocal style. Reminds me of Squirrel Nut Zippers or some of the other oldtimey-hipster revival bands of the ’90s. There’s also a country influence on some tracks. All tracks FCC clean.
Fo’s Picks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7
1. 4:59 – dramatic intro, upbeat quintet bounce, humorous lyrics about aging
2. 5:59 – breezy vocals, a chunky beat, catchy chorus, pleasing round of solos
3. 5:45 – low, slinky drive with a circular bassline: a nice mysterious vibe
4. 4:43 – folksy backwoods drag, a murder ballad thick with atmosphere
5. 3:52 – a bit of alt-country/bluegrass in this one, about the state of the world
6. 3:52 – cute dixieland: a familiar lament of married life, relaxed and ironic
7. 3:53 – interesting mix of uptempo western reel & breezy swing, good violin
8. 5:10 – sort of a bossa-swing, floats along… but something’s missing
9. 4:28 – a workmanlike, boppin’ number to close it out
[ Fo ] - 24 April 2014
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Charting
2014-04-25 — 2014-06-27
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jun 15 | 2 |
| Jun 8 | 1 |
| Jun 1 | 2 |
| May 25 | 1 |
| May 18 | 1 |
| May 11 | 2 |
| May 4 | 3 |
Track listing
| 1. | Burn Out, Don't Rust Out | ||
| 2. | Wishful Thinking | ||
| 3. | Interstate | ||
| 4. | Patty | ||
| 5. | Sunshine | ||
| 6. | Honey Do List | ||
| 7. | Three Shots Of Whiskey | ||
| 8. | Waterfalls | ||
| 9. | Don't Even Know |