Dbk Works
2003
Static Transmission
About This Album
Steve Wynn continues his winning streak on Static Transmission. Ever since he rescued his lackluster solo career with the incendiary Melting in the Dark in 1996, his albums have been tough, smart, funny, and above full of living, fire-breathing soul. Static Transmission is 50 minutes of lean and nasty rock & roll with loud guitars, gritty lyrics, and a bleeding heart. The guitars howl and Wynn growls his noir lyrics like someone who knows what he is talking about. It is a strong record from beginning to end but some of the songs rank among Wynn's best to date: "Candy Machine"'s atonal live wire guitars are reminiscent of Dream Syndicate, and his words are biting and funny; "A Fond Farewell" is a loping, jagged ballad with an evil-sounding vocal and some lovely bells; and "California Style" is a classic single with a killer chorus and sterling guitar work. Some of the songs are just darn good: "Amphetamine" with its breakneck tempo and dueling guitars; "The Ambassadors of Soul" with a slinky electric piano and Wynn's most heartfelt vocal; "Keep It Clean" is a storming song full of dynamic shifts, slashing guitars, and a wicked Wynn lyric and vocal.
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