Three Silly Love Songs
Y&T, 2023
8/10
Listen to Three Silly Love Songs
Formerly of the Miami band Black Janet, these days Jim Wurster is pursuing an esteemed solo career of Americana sounds, and these 3 songs were written and dedicated to the one he loves.
“Brand New Start” opens the listen with a warm and swift rootsy appeal, where his inimitable drawl is met with banjo, pedal steel and warm guitar that’s plenty melodic, and “With You Babe” follows with a charming breeziness that touches on folk ideas in its cozy, rural demeanor.
“Way Up In Topanga Canyon” exits the listen with more presence on drumming, as a meticulous guitar solo and thicker version of country-rock unfolds with grit and tunefulness.
A treasure of the South Florida music scene, Wurster may remind you of Neil Young, Tom Waits or Leonard Cohen, and these 3 well executed tunes certainly warrant exploring more of his laid back roots rock.
Travels well with: Buddy Mondlock- Filament; Brian Blake- Book Of Life