Double Spin
Paramour, 2023
8/10
A two-time Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductee who happens to be the son of Bobby Vee, these 13 songs from the Minneapolis artist Robby Vee sure do bring plenty of power-pop and Americana to his energetic formula.
“Buzz” opens the listen with driving guitar, crisp drums and plenty of retro rock’n’roll spirit, and “Moonsoon” sunset follows with an infectious energy of melodic singing amid the warm climate that’s as careful as it is memorable.
Further along, the calm and poetic “Song Of Songs” flows with a charming Americana spirit that’s quite dreamy, while the acoustic guitar fueled “Tucson Girl” touches on folk qualities thanks to the vivid storytelling and gentle instrumentation.
Closer to the end, the answer to “Wanna Dance” is yes, indeed, thanks to the playful piano and dynamic rhythm section, and “Good Morning” exits with a sublime and introspective demeanor that carries a rootsy flavor.
Vee has seen praise from legends like McCartney, Plant and Ronnie Wood, and it’s not hard to see why; his timeless rock’n’roll vision sounds great in any decade since the ‘60s.
Travels well with: The Lowest Pair- Horse Camp; The Scarlet Goodbye- Hope’s Eternal