Jude Cole - Start The Car
This was Jude Cole's second LP. It features some impressive session & guest musicians - such as a couple of the guys from Toto & John Elefante. Therefore, the quality of the playing is excellent.
First up is the title track. It starts off all ZZ Top like and develops into a Southern Fried boogie type sound. It's the rockiest moment on the album and, to a certain extent, feels rather out of place.
The rest of the album has a more laid back feel to it. I would describe the music as AOR with a country flavor (The male equivalent of Jamie Kyle ?). I don't really have many other albums in my collection with which I can compare it directly. I guess, that if The Eagles and Richard Marx ever got together, then it might sound something like this.
The most country sounding track is the slightly Cajun 'First Your Money (Then Your Clothes)'. 'It Comes Around' and 'Just Another Night' are two of the more uptempo numbers on offer. 'Blame It On Fate' has a funky bassline. My personal favorite is the hard luck ballad 'A Place In The Line'.
If you're looking for a change from the sugar sweet harmonies of the Storm or the intense progressions of Dream Theater, then check out this album.
Rating : 7
