The band’s second CD is also sprinkled with an array of styles, including a touch of country music, some honky tonk and even a seven minute long sea shanty as a metaphor of modern politics.
Brockley also uses a lot of clever metaphors such as on “Classic Car,” one of many highlights on the CD. His voice is a blend of Paul Simon and James Taylor with just a touch of Danny Michel.
He starts off slowly on “Lost In the City,” then picks up the tempo on “Too Easy to be Blue,” which is reminiscent of Ghostkeeper style indie rock.
“ Boots and Tattoos,” is a more straight ahead alt-country number” and another highlight.
“If You Let Her” is in a similar vein, but more country with some sighing steel guitar.
The seven minute epic “Captain Joe,” is definitely one of the CD's highlights. It tells a great story and has a catchy, Celtic style “oh, oh,oh,” chorus.
Another highlight “Work” sounds like an 1800s cotton plantation work chant of it were sung by Paul Simon. It has some pretty vocal harmonies and a catchy guitar hook.
He ends the CD with a banjo powered bluegrass breakdown, “Out in Time,” which will leave you singing.
— By Richard Amery, L.A. Beat Editor
CD: Le Boeuf
Artist: Steve Brockley band
Genre: folk/roots
