Cruising along with friends

ALBUM REVIEW

By Tricia Arcelona, On-Line Forty-Niner

Monday, October 26, 1998

With a unique combination of electric slide guitar and fiddle sounds, Robbie Fulks enters the music scene with his debut album from Geffen, "Let's Kill Saturday Night."

The album offers a fresh and innovative sound that does not fit into any single music genre. The songs combine the twang of typical country albums and catchy alternative grooves with a classic rock vocal style.

The music blends unusual vocals that remind one of Bob Dylan, upbeat tunes similar to that of Dave Matthews Band and Tim McGraw-like lyrics that speak of life situations. The vocal style has a hint of country and a twist of alternative flair that would interest diverse listeners.

Produced by Rick Will and Robbie Fulks, the album opens with "Let's Kill Saturday Night," a tune about cruising in a Mustang on a Saturday night.

Guest Lucinda Williams and Fulks combine their unique vocals on "Pretty Little Poison," which tells of a man addicted to his girlfriend, who he claims, "is like magic running through his veins."

The album provides a fresh and clever sound that is both rare and unique today. This progressive album encompasses country, classic rock and alternative grooves, which makes a good album to add to one's record collection.