Back of Your Mind [Import]

The Domino Kings | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 25, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Slewfoot
• ASIN: B000063IWB
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #375,013 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Back Of Your Mind

2. Hard Thing To Know

3. Sad Side Of Town

4. No More Trying

5. I Fell

6. Show Me

7. The Outlaw's Song

8. Either Way

9. Wine Me Up

10. What Do You Do About The Ring

11. One More Chance

12. In Case You Didn't Know

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Personnel changes provide focus on third LP, July 20, 2002

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back of Your Mind (Audio CD)

Perhaps it shouldn't be surprising that the Domino Kings third release is the most consistent of their career. It's not that acrimoniously departed bassist (and songwriter) Brian Capps wasn't an integral part of the Domino's sound, but with guitarist/vocalist Steve Newman responsible for the bulk of the new songs and singing, there's a greater sense of direction to the album. Newly recruited rhythm guitarist (and Newman cousin) Jimmy Ginnings chips in a trio of fine tunes (including the album's honky-tonk opener), making the album something of a family affair.

The revivalist air of their previous album ("Life & 20") has grown into a more organic presentation of their influences. There's plenty of twang, including the crying pedal steel of guest Johnny Neff (Star Room Boys) on the divorce-themed "No More Trying," the cheatin' tale "What Do You Do About the Ring on Your Finger," and a fine cover of Faron Young's 1969 hit, "Wine Me Up." The band's Bakersfield influences are heard throughout, especially in the singing and electric guitar picking of "In Case You Didn't Know," and David Wilson (Radio Flyer) adds his fiddle playing to "One More Chance."

But the band isn't just a one-note honky-tonk revival. They rev up a New Orleans shuffle on drummer Les Gallier's "Show Me," with producer Lou Whitney (Morells, Skeletons) supplying the bass and Newman the slinky lead lines. "The Outlaw's Song" waltzes from mandolins to electric guitars, and "Hard Thing To Know" has a syncopation and drama that brings to mind Gordon Lightfoot.

Personnel changes are a way of life for most bands, and for the Domino Kings the changes have brought a focus that's kick-started a fruitful new phase in their recording career.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They just keep getting better...four +stars, June 28, 2004

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C. Branch (Cordova, AK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Back of Your Mind (Audio CD)

I had the opportunity to hang out with these guys at Salmon Jam 2004, as volunteer driver and roadie. "Back of Your Mind" is one of my favorites, and a good sound check piece. We enjoyed having them in Cordova for three concerts in two nights, as another KCHU public radio volunteer and guitarist joined them to make a four piece combo. Stevie Newman and Les Gallier were joined by bassist Reed Herron (sp.?) for the Alaska trip. I'm waiting for their fourth CD, "Salmon Jam '04"! On the web: www.dominokings.com and www.kchu.org

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST LISTEN TO, January 17, 2003

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Wildcat (Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Back of Your Mind (Audio CD)

I have to say I am not a honky tonk fan, but I really enjoyed this CD. Give it a listen and start your toe tappin'!