DAVID SCHWEIZER/BRIAN CHODORCOFF
Richter Records
From the marching snare and vocal interplay of the short opener "Foolio", through a couple of raw Robbie Robertson-ish songs_melody strong with a comfy sofa-like rhythm section, a heel thumper here and a crafty guitar lick there (my favorite is better place), to the lowdown hoedown of "Country Tune" or the jerky twisty "crunge" of another, Princeton's Guff maintains a smooth flow from song to song, remaining sonically interesting and holding a steady musical foundation. Some special intros and outros help with that gentle nudge that shifts you from track to track.
The production seems to have captured the upfront and personal touch of 90's mixes without gimmickry of hip-hop or sampled stuff, a more traditional approach and playing styles from an organic palette. In effect, co-opting roots rock into new rock.
Vocally, the texture is the flavor of Spacehog or Judybats. A deep, friendly, raspy purr or growly snarl, sometimes effected and some with harmonies. The overall song/genre diversity is sort of reminiscent of the second half of Physical Graffiti_staying in the same stream but jumping from one peculiarly shaped rock to another oddly sized one. A few softer ballads even recall some of the slower Ziggy Stardust pieces. Clean and crisp throughout, this is an inviting release, and you are invited to check it out at one of their shows or direct from Richter Records. 110 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32804