The Revisionists' debut album captures a classic vocal swing sound you wouldn't think possible. Like an early 50s Anita O'Day lp that becomes a house favorite overnight. The recording quality is excellent. It could be vintage recording equipment or maybe just a very good ear but the album has the true feel of the midcentury. The sparing use of a Hammond B-3 organ contributes to the sound.
Part of my fascination is that a group so young could tap that feeling without cliche. The playing is crisp, clean, and refreshingly joyful. Not as cool as many were playing it by the 50s, the band has dancers in mind start to finish, but these are lyrically led songs delivered meaning intact. I couldn't get those great vocal lps out of mind.
Alexa Barchini is a star in the making. Within moments it's clear that her striking vocals will drive the album. Her delivery of "No Moon at All", is flawless. She's playful, coy, and perfectly supported by her bandmates. This is music where storytelling matters and the frontline is telling half the story.Let Me Off Uptown by The Revisionists
The third track, "Oh, I'm Evil", recorded in 1941 by Una Mae Carlisle, could be slyly inserted into the rotation of a pop station without anyone batting an eye. Their sound has appeal across generations. Fans of Postmodern Jukebox and long in the tooth leaders of civic bands will both enjoy this album. "Me, Myself,
