Electric Beauty
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
A trio of veteran Minneapolis players consisting of Wayne Hasti (guitars, bass, vocals), Charlie Pine (vocals, piano, Hammond C3, ARP Omni2, ProSoloist) and Jim Tollefsrud (drums, percussion), as Electric Beauty they make a very timeless version of rock’n’roll that might remind you of David Bowie or Jeff Beck on occasion.
“Cindy’s Gone Away” opens the listen with a warm piano melody, as cautious rock enters a bit of jangly, retro feel amid the smooth singing, and “Modern Lovers” follows with crisp drums and flowing guitars, where a timeless pop-rock flavor surrounds the dreamy climate.
Further along, “Something For No One”, an instrumental, is full of cozy and creative textures, while “Lonely At The Top” brings at bit of intimacy to the folk-rock nods that are both gritty and pretty.
Deeper still, “Brown Summer”, one of the quickest tunes, showcases intricate bass line alongside a scrappy nostalgic rock appeal, and “Take Your Time” exits with an emotive and hazy demeanor that’s quite memorable.
Hasti, Pine and Tollefsrud have played in bands like The Now Explosion, Husker Du, NNB and The Ben Day Dots, and they bring a wealth of experience and talent to these well thought out tracks that are hopefully the first of many to come.
Travels well with: The Jayhawks- XOXO; Steve Almaas- Everywhere You’ve Been