"In The Red" Records was kind enough to send us a lovely stack of vinyl LP's from their current catalog. This reporter's personal favorite is the pleasantly surprising, Lords Of The Manor, by Dan Melchior's Broke Review. This 2015 release contains a simplicity that is both adventurous and engaging. It draws from many influences including, the primal garage essence of the Stooges, Sid-era Pink Floyd and the throbbing, slightly heavy, reggae bass of the mighty Jah Wobble, yet possesses a sound and style all it's own. While maintaining a consistent signature feeling, this album doesn't get bogged down in any one groove for too long, remaining continually inventive and fresh.
Dan Melchior grew up in Shepperton, Surrey, just outside of London, and in addition to many solo efforts has also collaborated on projects with the likes of Billy Childish, and Holly Golightly. The Broke Review has released three albums, plus several singles and EPs, and has toured supporting the White Stripes, Mudhoney, the Fall, Interpol and the John Spencer Blues Explosion.
Melchior relocated to the United States in 1998, first taking residence in Manhattan and then settling down in Durham, North Carolina. Since relocating in the States, Dan has released six singles, a twelve-inch EP, three LP albums, and continues to add quality recordings to his growing solo catalog, which is quite extensive and recommended. You can check Dan's music out at better record stores or at the following online stores:
http://danmelchior.bigcartel.com/
http://intheredrecords.com/
great review!
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