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Slim Chance release a new LP, On The Move, in the UK on Fishpool Records.
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SLIM CHANCE
On The Move
Fishpool Records FSHACD002
Review by Johnny Black for HiFi News, 2016
Those who remember Slim Chance in its 70s heyday, led by the now sadly deceased Ronnie Lane at the peak of his songwriting and performing powers, will be intrigued by the notion of what his highly competent band might sound like now. Unfortunately, competent though they are, there’s nothing much else to commend this outing. Trundling through sundry unmemorable folksy-bluesy busks, they sound bored and listless, and even their re-makes of classic Lane songs (The Poacher, Ain’t No Lady and Done This One Before) are but pale shadows of the sprightly, sparkly originals. It’s pleasant, undemanding fare for those smitten with terminal nostalgia, but nothing more.
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On The Move
Fishpool Records FSHACD002
Review by Johnny Black for HiFi News, 2016
Those who remember Slim Chance in its 70s heyday, led by the now sadly deceased Ronnie Lane at the peak of his songwriting and performing powers, will be intrigued by the notion of what his highly competent band might sound like now. Unfortunately, competent though they are, there’s nothing much else to commend this outing. Trundling through sundry unmemorable folksy-bluesy busks, they sound bored and listless, and even their re-makes of classic Lane songs (The Poacher, Ain’t No Lady and Done This One Before) are but pale shadows of the sprightly, sparkly originals. It’s pleasant, undemanding fare for those smitten with terminal nostalgia, but nothing more.