I have been a fan of Mr. Lowery since 1989 when he was in his Camper Van Beethoven suit. The "Key Lime Pie" album was brilliant. Next came the Cracker days, and hits such as "Low", "Get Off This", and "Sweet Thistle Pie". Even the two Cracker albums from the last five years were fantastic. Great live band, too.
So now we come to his first solo record ever, nearly thirty years into his career. Not much different from a Cracker release, maybe a vein of worldliness added to the wit/humor/satire, and of course, that unmistakable voice. The following is an apt example:
Put this record on and you will love it... if you're a fan. Turn it up and play it again. You will enjoy the unique instrumentation, a la CVB, and for those of you who enjoy a party favor or two, you will dig the studio tricks and effects.
Is "Palace Guards" outstanding? Nope. Should I receive a request for some D. Lowery at the house, I would probably grab a selection from one of the bands, not the solo. Doesn't mean it isn't any good. I have a seat squarely in the middle of the choir he's preaching to...
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