Uncle Green
What An Experiment His Head Was
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Uncle Green
What An Experiment His Head Was
DB, 1990
RiYL: REM, Matthew Sweet, Black Crowes |
The band's second album with producer Brendan O'Brien at the control panel, Experiment is chock full of cathartic Southern rock in the vein of R.E.M. and the Black Crowes. The record captures well the energetic sound of Uncle Green's live performances, highlighting the tight interplay between the bass, drums and guitars.
The band also shows off its growing expertise at song construction: instead of just relying on the great pop hooks of songs like "Guilty Party" and "Like Today," they spice up the tunes with proper intros, well-placed bridge sections and climactic solos. While not quite the band's best album, Experiment is a must for any Uncle Green fan.
TROY CARPENTER | Troy Carpenter founded NATN from a Chicago apartment during the ambitious winter of 1998 with co-conspirators Ben French and Jonathan Cohen. After a five-year stint in New York, he and wife Lourdes have recently relocated to Indianapolis, where he spends days listening to music and nights in the kitchen at Elements restaurant. Musical heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Super Furry Animals. What else makes life worth living: Sushi, Phucty, runs in the park, and the Atlanta Braves.