Atlantic / Wea
2000
Dusty Trails
About This Album
The mystique of the celluloid served as inspiration for Dusty Trails' self titled debut album, and with an eclectic mix of bongos, keyboards, strings, and sultry vocals, the finished product plays like a well-crafted soundtrack. The band is comprised of Vivian Trimble, who provided keyboard work and backing vocals for Luscious Jackson until 1998, and Josephine Wiggs, who played bass for the Breeders. Fans looking for hints of their prior work on Dusty Trails will be out of luck for it explores new territory for both. Similarities can be drawn between Dusty Trails and Stereolab's Dots and Loops, due to their similar '60s pop flair, and Trimble and former Luscious Jackson mate Jill Cunniff's work as the Kostars. The pair's side project, which produced the album Klassics with a K, featured a similar light and breezy vibe that resonates throughout the record. The album contains a healthy mix of instrumental pieces and lyric-based tracks that feature Trimble's airy vocals. Her ultra-feminine voice relaxes the listener, creating a feeling reminiscent of a lazy summer afternoon. It's easy to get comfortable with the album's instrumental tracks as well. "Spy in the Lounge," which offers a '70s groove complete with a trombone solo; "Conga Style," with its infectious bongo riff; as well as the spaghetti western stylings of "Dusty Trails Theme" all provide laid back listening.
Track List (try tracks 2,3 and 4)

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