Scott Thomas Band: Scott Thomas (lead vocals, guitar, celsete); Andrew Williams (guitar, Wurlitzer piano, background vocals); Sandy Chila (piano, harmonium, drums, percussion, background vocals; Curt Schneider (bass, background vocals).
The Scott Thomas Band's California is a promising debut that captures the quartet's laidback trad-rock quite well. The album is an update of the classic Californian sound of the '70s -- it's edgier than the Eagles and Jackson Browne, but it's still fairly mellow and has the same spacious atmosphere. Although the songwriting can be a little uneven, the group has a tight sound and a knack for easy hooks that makes California an enjoyable journey. ~ Thom Owens
