The Squires of
the Subterrain
‘Radio Silence’
Rocket Racket
Records
Here’s another
analogue nugget from the Squire’s subterranean lair in the bowels of the South
Wedge. However, expect a few surprises on “Radio Silence”: the track “House of
Ghosts,” in all its rag-tag, Tin Pan Alley glory; and “Another Ghost (in the
House),” with its loping swing. “Tequila and Gin” waxes Waits, without the
guttural wail. Though the Squire typically works alone, the sideman
contributions from The Bradley Brothers, Ken Frank, and Phil Marshall add a
pervading cool that doesn’t burn off until long after the needle hits the
label. Perhaps we could talk the Squire and his crew into, oh I don’t know,
perhaps putting on a show? Now that would be some splendiferous radio gaga. Ya dig?
This article appears in Apr 3-9, 2019.
