***“1969, the indie rock side-project of BUTCH WALKER, MICHAEL GUY CHISLETT and DARREN DODD of the LET’S-GO-OUT-TONIGHTS fame, made their long-delayed commercial debut on April Fool's Day with the release of the 13-track Maya. As the major personality of the group, Butch does well to stay reserved and resists stamping his authority all over the project. It feels like an organic record, driven by the U2/New Order instrumentals composed by guitarist Chislett (now a member of THE ACADEMY IS...) and the lyrics/melodies of Walker, who moonlights as a bassist with surprisingly funky results.”
LP $16.50
06/16/2008