Spent some time listening to KCSN this afternoon as I was bumping around town and noted they played "Ways to Be Wicked" from Lone Justice's self-titled album released in 1985 - another excellent gold pull! Way to go Sky!
Of course I'm partial to this one as I think this is simply one of the greatest albums ever and particularly in the Country Rock genre, or as it was sometimes known then, "CowPunk". Maria McKee, the lead singer went on to make one more record with Lone Justice ("Shelter") and several solo albums, all of which are fine, but none can top the 10 songs of Cowpunk genius that is this first record. If you want to hear what great country rock sounds like with an amazing vocalist who can cover everything from the sweetest ballad to country gospel/soul to absolute kick-ass country rockers, do yourself a favor and give the CD a spin (or two!).
If you need a bit more prodding, know that the the hit single (such as it was), "Ways to be Wicked" was actually penned by Tom Petty who gave it to the band. Tom told Maria, a very spiritual lady, not to worry about the line in the song that says "you ain't afraid to stick it in" - no one would get a double entendre out of that. So they go on tour and guess what everyone asks her about? Yep. Secondly, Petty's excellent piano player Benmont Tench is all over the record and could have been the necessary influence to hold the short-lived version of the band together just long enough to make this great record and tour to promote it.
Unfortunately the number of people that heard the song aired today (or any part of the KCSN schedule for that matter) is probably less than the average attendance at a minor league baseball game. It is an LA station but it cannot be heard in downtown LA, or most of the basin that is not in the Valley. Even IN the valley, the signal can sometimes be elusive. Sky, you promised a significant upgrade in April, where is it?
Of course I'm partial to this one as I think this is simply one of the greatest albums ever and particularly in the Country Rock genre, or as it was sometimes known then, "CowPunk". Maria McKee, the lead singer went on to make one more record with Lone Justice ("Shelter") and several solo albums, all of which are fine, but none can top the 10 songs of Cowpunk genius that is this first record. If you want to hear what great country rock sounds like with an amazing vocalist who can cover everything from the sweetest ballad to country gospel/soul to absolute kick-ass country rockers, do yourself a favor and give the CD a spin (or two!).
If you need a bit more prodding, know that the the hit single (such as it was), "Ways to be Wicked" was actually penned by Tom Petty who gave it to the band. Tom told Maria, a very spiritual lady, not to worry about the line in the song that says "you ain't afraid to stick it in" - no one would get a double entendre out of that. So they go on tour and guess what everyone asks her about? Yep. Secondly, Petty's excellent piano player Benmont Tench is all over the record and could have been the necessary influence to hold the short-lived version of the band together just long enough to make this great record and tour to promote it.
Unfortunately the number of people that heard the song aired today (or any part of the KCSN schedule for that matter) is probably less than the average attendance at a minor league baseball game. It is an LA station but it cannot be heard in downtown LA, or most of the basin that is not in the Valley. Even IN the valley, the signal can sometimes be elusive. Sky, you promised a significant upgrade in April, where is it?
But KCSN Is My Personal Choice and Someday I Wish They Get A Stronger Signal Toward The South Bay (Wishful Thinking) Joe G