Jokers, Idols & Misfits
Precedent, 2020
8/10
Listen to Jokers, Idols & Misfits
The veteran musician Jim Basnight released this album with The Moberlys, Rockinhams and others in 2020, and it showcases 21 tracks of his timeless rock formula.
The crisp and harmonic “This Is Where I Belong” starts the listen with an immediately memorable appeal, and it isn’t long until “Rebel Kind” tosses us some garage rock spirit thanks to the drumming acrobatics and punchy melodies.
Closer to the middle, the retro-rock nods of “I Can See For Miles” is a powerful burst of soaring guitars and thumping drums, while “Lonely Planet Boy” offers a jangly, acoustic guitar fueled indie-rock moment that’s lush and dreamy.
Nearing the end, the crunchy and alt-rock influenced “So Much In Love” sounds right at home in the early ‘90s, and “Good Thing” exits with a nostalgic flavor that wouldn’t be out of place in the ‘70s.
A record with something for everyone, whether your interests reside in classic rock or modern indie-rock, Basnight and company have got you covered.
Travels well with: Jim Basnight- Not Changing; Steven Kellogg- Blunderstone Rookery