Lou Barlow

Emoh

2005-01-19

There’s a new chapter in the Lou Barlow saga. Barlow built up quite a reputation (but not necessarily recognition) for himself through the 80’s & 90’s in the bands Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Folk Implosion. The latter two groups featured Barlow’s affinity for the lo-fi, basement-recording sound and brought him indie-rock hero status. Barlow’s biggest commercial recognition came with his recordings on the soundtrack for the film Kids in 1995. The song “Natural One” made a surprise appearance in the Top 40.

Emoh is the first album Barlow has released under his own name. Those familiar with his earlier work will recognize the songwriting style and won’t be disappointed by the production. Ratt fans (are you there?) will enjoy the cover of “Round -n-Round.”

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 05/2010

    CANASTA
    The Fakeout, The Tease, and The Breather

  • reviewed 07/2014

    LEVON HELM
    The Midnight Ramble Sessions Vol. 3

  • reviewed 11/2011

    STEPHANIESID
    Starfruit

  • reviewed 01/2012

    SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
    Bring It On Home

  • reviewed 01/2010

    THE WATSON TWINS
    TALKING TO YOU, TALKING TO ME

  • reviewed 11/2017

    Fathom XIX
    Palace Law

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.