Thema: Lucero - melancholischer Southern Rock

[Lionel]

Adding a Southern flavor to their love of the indie folk-pop of Ida, Memphis alt-country rockers Lucero have suffered the turbulence that comes with the indie scene, but their story of perseverance and survival is triumphant, so much so that director Aaron Goldman made a film about it. Formed by leader Ben Nichols in the late '90s, Lucero took their name from the Spanish word meaning "bright star." After releasing a single on the Landmark label, Lucero -- rounded out by drummer Roy Berry, bassist John C. Stubblefield and guitarist Brian Venable -- signed with the alternative country label Madjack for their 2001 self-titled debut. Momentum started to build with their 2002 release, Tennessee. With critics picking up on their rock and Replacements edge, a decision was made to sign with the more diverse label Tiger Style. The 2003 release That Much Further West earned them positive reviews and a spot on Rolling Stone's Hot List. Things seemed to be going well, but as the album was catching indie fire, Tiger Style announced they were closing shop.

The band formed its own label, Liberty & Lament, through a deal with East West and worked on its next album with famed musician/producer Jim Dickinson. Released in spring of 2005, Nobody's Darlings featured the most Southern-fried sounds from the band yet. Mixing archival footage along with footage shot during the recording of the album, Goldman premiered his Lucero documentary Dreaming in America in September of 2005. A month later the film was released on DVD and CD/DVD featuring 13 rare live bonus tracks. The out of print effort The Attic Tapes (originally released prior to their 2001 Madjack debut) was reissued in April 2006 with bonus early demo and rare 7" tracks, which preceded the release of Lucero's next studio effort, September's Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers. Supporting tour dates through the fall followed with openers Rocky Votolato and William Elliott Whitmore. The year 2009 saw the release of Nichols' solo EP The Last Pale Light in the West along with the band's album 1372 Overton Park. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
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Ich hab die drei folgenden und kann alle empfehlen. Wirklich alle absolut top, und auch entsprechend bewertet auf amazon.


Tennessee



http://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Lucero/dp/B00006JJ59/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1259174478&sr=8-3


Lucero



http://www.amazon.com/Lucero/dp/B00005B1AT/ref=pd_bxgy_m_img_b


Rebels, Rogues & Sworn Brothers



http://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Rogues-Sworn-Brothers-Lucero/dp/B000HDRAYE/ref=pd_sim_m_3



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Das sind jetzt nur mal ein paar zur Auswahl. Die sind aber alle sehr cool. Kann man wirklich durchhören, die Alben. Größtenteils ruhig/melancholisch, aber es sind auch genügend rockige Stücke dabei.
Kann jemand was damit anfangen oder kennt die gar? Bin damals durch Zufall drauf gestoßen.

[JasonXtreme]

Ich habs von Dir ja zu Hause - habs nur mal angehört, aber ich finds auf jeden Fall cool! Die werden demnächst mal mit ins Auto wandern, zur eingehenderen Hörprobe

[Lionel]

Da wär ich auch mal auf ne Meinung von dir gespannt, wenn du dich ein bisserl besser reingehört hast. Wie gesagt, find die super! Die eine CD, die du hast, ist eher ruhig, aber hab auch eine, auf der fast ausschließlich recht rockige Sachen drauf sind, klingt auf ihre Weise auch genial.