The Romany Rye: "Love Song"

Jagged and shrill guitar work that resonates with just a trace of feedback, culled with a revering nod from Neil Young's "Ohio." The Romany Rye churn that rough blend of country and rock in a manner that deserves a listen. The track "Love Song" will delight. The craftsmanship in the guitar solo is like a overly serrated knife, fingers flickering from fret to fret. The repetition of the line "Throw your arms around my neck, I won't be soon to forget" does not diminish its message, the emotion is sustained and urgent with each utterance. It is the organ, however, which forms the backbone of "Love Song." The organ provides a slow, oozing tone to balance and accentuate the cut of the guitar. Ushered into the spotlight, the organ delivers a solo filled with such lift and feeling that wipes away the past four minutes despondency and nostalgic lament. It is a solo that would make Garth Hudson smile.