May
11
2009

River Otis vs. 1001

(Add / View Comments) (0)Monday, May 11, 2009 - 07:21:30 pm
(Posted Under: Tempe Music Scene Tempe Music Scene, Music Music)
River Otis has always been any least favorite Dead Hot Workshop record (and ironically, the first one I had a legit copy of), and certainly least played.

There are a number of reasons for this. Back in the old days, it was pretty much just because it was a little too slow and alternative for my taste. Except for 257, which used to be my sole reason for putting River Otis into my CD player. Insert disc. Capo guitar at the 2nd fret. Rock the fuck out.

Years later when I got White House, there was another reason - with E Minor, Incorporated and 257 there was a lot less reason to reach for River Otis. Put on White House, get those, plus all the other gems of White House.

Over the past few years I've gotten into the River Otis stuff more, and have actually played it more recently, than I have in the past. However, putting it on on the way home tonight, I really noticed how green and reserved this record is compared to their other ones. What stood out particularly was Mr. S.O.B. At first I was kinda surprised by how bright the guitars sound, compared to the 1001 version. Then I couldn't miss, comparatively how uninspired the guitar solo is. It isn't that different from 1001 note wise, but the difference in attitude and feeling is certainly there.

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