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Though a Chicago resident, the Zincs' frontman Jim Elkington hails from England. And his band's sound on its debut, DIMMER, fits nicely between Morrissey and Belle and Sebastian on the Anglo-meter. Yet somehow the Zincs were able to dust off the proceedings with the slightest hints of stark Chicago alt-country. BLACK POMPADOUR, the band's third collection, contains Elkington's trademark acerbic lyrics hitched to bright melodies, but ups the ante and toughens the sound with confident electric guitar and organ interplay. Indie chanteuse Edith Frost guests on a few tracks.
Audio Mixer: John McEntire.
Recording information: Mayfair (09/2006); Soma E.M.S (09/2006).
Unknown Contributor Role: James Elkington.
The Zincs: James Elkington (vocals, guitar); Nick Macri (bass guitar); Nathaniel Braddock, Jason Toth.
Personnel: James Elkington (vocals, guitar); Edith Frost (vocals); Nathaniel Braddock (guitar, piano); Nick Macri (saxophone); Jason Toth (drums, percussion).
No Depression (p.114) - "[With] a stylistic range from hollow-eyed Buddy Holly references to gothic Henry Mancini takes and a sort of mash-up between Pavement and Pat Metheney, all in a good way." Zincs Black Pompadour Songs | 1. | Head East, Kaspar |
| 2. | Coward's Corral |
| 3. | Hamstrung and Juvenile |
| 4. | Rice Scars |
| 5. | Mogul's Wives, The |
| 6. | Finished in This Business |
| 7. | Burdensome Son |
| 8. | Lost Solid Colours |
| 9. | Dave the Slave |
| 10. | Rich Libertines |
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