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Colby Imus & The Good Lieutenants
The Good Lieutenant
The “brain child” of Colby Imus(lead singer, guitar, theramin, and harmonica), brings together an eclectic group of musicians for his first solo effort as singer/songwriter. Brian Seifipour(guitar, backing vocals, electric piano, synthesizer and saxophone), brings a feeling of relaxed wonderment to all he plays and blends vocal harmonies gracefully. Also a singer/songwriter and fluent in Russian, don’t be surprised if you hear a classic Russian melody slip into a set list or better still, an original composition. Tim Romain(bass), brings his extensive experience from motown to punk and blends with the many faces of music “The Good Lieutenant” represents. The hard hitting and impeccable timing of Steve Fox(drums), drives the beats at times into a head on crash with the lead guitar while also knowing when to hang tight and play it cool.
The influences of Colby Imus and The Good Lieutenants range from Einstúrzende Neubauten, Cohen, Bjork, Hendrix, Beach Boys to as far reaching as Bowie and the British invasion. That being said, the style you will hear is all their own, from the controlled raucous of “Cherry Flavored Morphine” to the gentle melancholy of “Follow Me Down the Road”. Colby’s vocals at times haunted and longing on songs such as “Parting” and “Days” give the listener a way to come down from the visceral strength of “3rd Over Man” and “Waterfall Mirage”. His lyrics don’t give anything away, making you the listener an involved part of the story. Tackling ideas through a bone of empathy, he works each song into a complete work of its own, leaving none to rely on another to succeed.
The album was recorded at Conrad Uno Studios(Supersuckers, Mudhoney, The Presidents of the United States) in Seattle, WA and mastered by Mark Kramer(Butthole Surfers and Ween), who has produced musicians such as Galaxie 500, White Zombie, Urge Overkill, & Daniel Johnston. The Good Lieutenant is an all out commitment to Colby’s relationship with music and a promise for what may come next.
Currently at work on the follow up to The Good Lieutenant, expect to hear this band transgress in sounds and style and the pure enjoyment of making music. Colby Imus and The Good Lieutenants are driven to one end, to make great music.
Accolades
In early 2008, Kevin McDonald called the album “Outstanding”. Colby appeared on the local broadcast of the “Kevin McDonald Presents…” show which aired on KKNW, also available on podcast at www.kevinmcdonaldpresents.com, (interview listed under Feb 1, 2008). In May 2008, in an article written by Ahndrea Wilson @ www.seattlesubsonic.com , she hails The Good Lieutenant as an album capable of “pulling the listener into whatever emotions seethe from Colby’s lyrics”. She recalled feeling “mesmerized” by a live performance.
“You must maintain drive that goes beyond obsession, beyond purpose, beyond reason. Every moment must be in the forward direction.” Henry Rollins from “Get In The Van”
©2008 Colby Imus