Friends Of Dean Martinez "Wichita Lineman" 2001

It is very significant that the new FODM record begins with the rattling of a film projector, as associations with film music are not uncommon for this band. Since "The Shadow Of Your Smile", when half of the GIANT SAND clan was still there, a lot has changed in terms of sound, because the initially relaxed lounge idyll has been replaced by a dark ghost town atmosphere, which is almost like Bill Elm this time expanded into the experimental...
..."Wichita Lineman" has become a kind of FODM concept album, which, starting from the aggressive opener "Overload" (Wasn't that SUGABABES number called the same?!), extensively conjures up the spirit of Ennio Morricone, but this time he is buried up to his neck in desert sand , while the termites crawl into his ears.
A strangely beautiful work, like all FODM records are, dark, but not so oppressive that you have to take flight. You could also talk about the instrumental version of 16 HORSEPOWER if that helps someone. - Ox-Fanzine / Ausgabe #44 September/Oktober/November 2001 und Thomas Kerpen
Friends Of Dean Martinez:
Bill Elm: Steel- Guitars / Mike Semple: Guitars / Brad Fordham: Bass / Mike Hardwick: Dobro / Conrad Choucroun: Bongos / Dave Lachance: Drums / Chris Smith: Guitar

trax:
1.Intro, 2.Overload, 3.Alternate Theme, 4.Main Theme, 5.In The Wire, 6.Incidental, 7.Tennessee Waltz, 8.Through The Whine, 9.Wichita Lineman, 10.For All Time