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One Day In Chicago

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I was terribly saddened by Coyne's death last year and had assumed the vaults were emtpy, so it was a great and pleasant surprise to find this disc. Even more rewarding is that the disc is so strong. If it isn't up to his peak records (Marjorie Razorblade, Bursting Bubbles), it is certainly in the second tier.

The music is somewhere between his rocking Siren-era R&B and the stripped-down elegance of his bands with Brain Godding in the early 80's. Langford and his band do Coyne proud, filling in backgrounds and understated (one would never say "tastefull" when talking Coyne) but solid support. The Hammond organ is particularly nice on several tracks.

Maybe the best part is hearing Coyne so obviously having fun, both on the studio and live tracks. Both versions of "Money Like Water" are a hoot and if his self-mocking is gentler here (say, on "Happy Island Girl" or even the live version of "Fat Girl") than in the past, I hope that translated into a happier frame of mind in his last years, too.

I doubt this disc will have much chance to fall into the hands of anyone who isn't already aware of this incrdible and unique man. A pity, really, as this would make a pretty good introduction. But if you are reading this your are probably an appreciater, so by all means - buy it and enjoy it. This is probably it, now, and I am pleased to report that what may be the last Coyne we can savor is a fitting cap to his amazing career.

Thank you, Mr. Langford, for recording this and letting the rest of us share it.