Personnel: Jon Langford (vocals, guitar); Jon Langford ; Alan Doughty (bass guitar, background vocals); Daniel Massey, Dan Massey (drums); John Rice (guitar, dobro, mandolin); Jean Cook (violin); Pat Brennan (piano, organ).
As the founder of the Mekons and a member of what seems like fifty million side projects, it's a wonder Jon Langford has time to brush his teeth, yet GOLD BRICK, his third official solo release, bears all the taste, craft, and shambolic charm the artist is known for. Rootsy, catchy, and beautifully assembled, GOLD BRICK proves Langford's songwriting and playing have lost none of their luster despite his prolificity. With its easy, laid-back feel, solid material, and confident performances, GOLD BRICK is a quiet, alt-country gem by a man who knows what he's doing.
Professional Reviews
Magnet (p.101) - "[A]rticulate and contemplative. It's the sound of Langford's grown-up young-man blues."
