Shadows
Trouble in Mind
2013
Rating: 7 tangled cords out of 10
Trouble in Mind have been on a real roll putting out quality psychedelic pop records lately - the stunning Jacco Gardner release is my favorite of the year so far, and this record "Shadows" by Maston is a damn nice release itself. Maston is apparently Frank Maston, a kid from LA who is looking backwards to make his forward and enjoyable music. The music almost has a "space age lounge" vibe to it ala Combustible Edison, though much more pop and not as jazzy as those cats were. Do the kids even have any idea who Combustible Edison are anymore? Maybe if I make a reference to later-era Beach Boys minus the harmonizing vocals, that will get better response. Hell, you could almost even throw a Burt Bacharach comparison in there if you wanted to. The only real difference is the vocals - Maston has a fine voice, and he pairs it with quite a bit of effects, but he's obviously no Bacharach or Brian Wilson - but few people are. It's gotten to the point that I will listen to anything Trouble in Mind releases, because they never let me down anymore. Great label.
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