Gosling - Here Is...
Reviewed by aarik
Formerly the hard rock act Loudermilk, the members of Gosling renamed and refocused their sound, the results of which can be seen on Here is…, the first full-length release under their new moniker. Expressing a wide range of influences, Gosling mixes upfront guitars and the often dramatic vocals of Davey Ingersoll with sonically diverse arrangements. Think arena rock for the indie set. Highlights include “Mr. Skeleton Wings” which marries a great hook with funky rhythms and howling vocals as well as the Queen-meets-White Stripes “Worm Waltz”. While several tracks on the album mar the overall quality by being a bit too theatrical to be taken seriously, Gosling’s talent is apparent and their approach undeniably entertaining. [www.goslingmusic.com]