What comes to mind when I think of the 70's? The American sitcom 'The Brady Bunch', the Scottish pop/rock band 'Bay City Rollers', and the era in which I became a teenager. Since all my siblings are older than me, I was influenced by their likes and dislikes early on, so rock music really started getting a hold on me during this time. Those were the years that rock and roll exploded in popularity, with concerts at large sports arenas becoming a big draw.
This is my first CD (aka: album) review in over 15 years...yup...I did that 'back in the day' as well. 'Little Oscar & The Oscats' 2012 release of 'What Ever Happened To The 70's?' is an interesting mix of musical style. In speaking with Little Oscar (aka: Bruce MacDougall), it's 'Dylan meets the Beach Boys at Keith Richard's house.' (he's not sure if it comes off that way, but that's the goal) In listening to the original songs on this disc, the surf style is very evident. It's melodic, catchy words and tunes bring a renewed air of days gone by...a simpler time. Takes me back to those impressive childhood days....life seemed much better as did people in general back then.
This is a well-rounded group of musicians. Drummer, guitarist and vocalist Little Oscar is joined by two previous Roadmaster band members, Toby Myers (bass guitar) and Rick Benick (guitars), along with Danielle Yeti (violin, viola) and Derek Overstreet (banjo).
'I Tried So Hard', the first song, combines ballad style and almost a hint of country twang. A love song....posing the question 'what ever happened to me and you'? 'Lost The Trust' is a catchy little tune that just kind of makes you want to get up and dance. The bluesy, folk feel is evident throughout, as banjos, violin and viola provide a nice and unusual background accompaniment. To coin some 70's lingo....it's a groovy bunch of tunes, and there are 11 more you can enjoy included in this all original collection. If you are interested in purchasing this CD, you can do so through iTunes, Amazon or CD Baby. So, if 70's is your style, you'll be right on....can you dig it, it's far out! Hey, enjoy....catch you on the flip side!
Check out these Little Oscar & The Oscat tunes:
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