Most of you probably don’t realize that you’ve already heard Warren Pash…he wrote “Private Eyes,” one of the biggest hits for Hall & Oates. He’s played bass for many artists, from The Pixies to the late Jeff Healey, and was a member of the supergroup Swag. But now Warren Pash is ready to become a household name with his new release, “Plastic Rulers”.
“Plastic Rulers” has a slew of high profile guests, including folks who’ve played with The Jayhawks and Black Crowes among others. As you might surmise, Warren Pash’s record is very similar to the sounds of these artists. “Plastic Rulers” leans toward the mellow end of the jangle pop spectrum and is perfect record for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Besides The Jayhawks, you’ll hear a lot of the Meadows, Tom Petty, and Scot Sax on this record, and even some Billy Falcon (especially on the fun jam “5 Ft. 13” and “U.S.A.”). The blend of country, blues, and rock is mixed perfectly, and the layers of harmony vocals are impressive (most notably on the outstanding track, “Child’s Play”). The lyrical twists are witty and reflective (“I thought I turned right when I had nothing left”, Warren sings on the opening track, “Living the Dream”), making his release one of my new favorites to chill out to.
They just don’t make enough albums like this anymore, so it is all the more refreshing to give “Plastic Rulers” a spin. Not a single track is overly processed – they don’t need to be…great songwriting is able to stand on its own without all the bells and whistles. I interpret the title of the album to describe the state of politics, or even music, where the leaders are more manufactured than truly qualified. We live in a world where superficial attributes outshine the authentic nature of an individual and, consequently, the masses put the wrong person on the pedestal. Help break this disquieting trend and make Warren Pash a ruler of the music world.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11
Warren Pash on MySpace.
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