String Theory
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Record Label: escape goat
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The Determined Luddites are a quartet from Tucson, Az. In a style they call "acoustic alternative", the Luddites play original progressive string music. Powered by the twin mandolins of Dan Davis and Mark Robertson-Tessi, and the D-28 flatpicking of Dan Hostetler, the Luddite repertoire ranges from hard-driving road ballads to gentle waltzes to acoustic-nouveau instrumental showpieces. Randi Pantera provides the bottom on the upright bass, as well as fashion advice and the high end of the Luddite four-part harmonies.
Their second CD, "String Theory", was released in January of 2006. In giving the album an "A+", Dan Buckley of the Tucson Citizen mentions "an eclectic wanderlust that leads this band to romp through everything from swing and Irish music to bluegrass." He cites "a quality of bravery about every soloist" and says the original compositions "show brilliance of construct and deft execution...some of the most impressive local work in years."
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The Urban Wasteland of Tucson
author: Joel Smith
The folks in Phoenix all claim that Tucson is a college town. This album shows you how little that they know. This album shows the juxtaposition between the desert and urban centers.
The album starts off with the best description of Western Arizona that I have ever heard sung. Just driving through it isn't enough. Stop, get out of the car and spend a day or two on foot.
The Madwoman Blues. We must share an ex wife.
Better Git Right. Smashing the religious right of today with a mighty sledge of another viewpoint.
Emperor of Antarctica, another classic of the desert. If you don't live here, you may never understand.
On a scale of 1-10, I'd give this album a 12. This album will round out a western collection quite well.
What would those folks in Nashville do if real Western bands starting showing up?
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