JANGLE ON! – February 2022

by Eric Sorensen

There was no shortage of jangly music during the first month of 2022.  I highly encourage fellow jangly music fans to seek out the following CDs and tracks that feature chiming, jangly guitar riffs:

            Last month I mentioned several tracks by Charlie Everett and Donnie Challenger, the Delaware-based Beausage Brothers.  Charlie was kind enough to let me preview “The Opposite Is True” – a track from the band’s next album.  The song features some shimmering Rickenbacker 12-string riffs along with some mandolin flourishes.  Fans of the Byrds, the Beatles and Tom Petty will dig this track, and like me, should be looking forward to the next Beausage Brothers album!

            Egg Yolks and Artichokes – Ronnie D’addario.  What a great way to start the new year – 16 melodic pop tunes that include the very Byrdsian “The House I Live In,” a chiming and Byrdsian take on “We’ll Meet Again,” a very nice cover of “Walk Away Renee” and a strong assortment of original tunes.  D’addario is a very talented indie pop artist who knows his way around the studio … and he teases the listener with some excellent 12-string riffs.

            Often In The World – the Laundromat Chicks.  Nine light, breezy and strummy pop tunes with a jangly undertone.  The Feelies influence is certainly present on “I Might Explode.”

            Noteworthy singles from the past month include:  “Transatlantic Friend” and “Gotta Shake It” by the Vancouvers; “Todo Se Lo Lleva El Viento” by Octubre; “Change Your Mind” by the Ruby Tears; the Byrdsian “Drydenseek” by the Laissez Fairs; “Evidence” by Allison Pierce (heard it in a movie soundtrack); “Trading In” by Ben Walker Radio; “There Goes That Girl” by the Cheap Cassettes; “If Only” and “Night Flyer” by the Mystery Flavors; “Glorious Days” by Nelson Bragg; “The Lines You Blur” by Action City; “Angels” and “Walking Home” by the mid-80s Seattle pop band the Gestures; “Summer Blue” by Lannie Flowers; “What It Takes” and “Find The Way” by the Marlovers; the re-release of “It’s My Time” by the great 80s band the Someloves; and the free Happy Holidays 2021 sampler from the primo indie label Futureman Records.

            Until next time, jangle on!  ERIC