The Two Timin' Three - Where Did You Sleep Last Night? (CD)

All Music Guide

Mixing retrorockabilly, swing, and country, the Two Timin' Three deliver a stellar debut with Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Showcasing a deft mix of rhythmic muscle and sweet melody, the drummerless trio features singer/rhythm guitarist Eric Laufer, lead guitarist Jeff Herring, and bassist Shane Kiel. Resolutely vintage in sound, the album was recorded live at Vinylux with production by journeyman roots rocker Sean Mencher and Lance LeBeau of the similarly retrominded Flea Bops. However, where some retrorockabilly bands come off as anonymous copycats, these Two Timers succeed in creating a unique sound thanks in part to lead vocalist Laufer's distinctive tenor croon. Similarly, Herring displays a stunning facility on guitar that makes room for Chet Atkinsstyle "chicken pickin'," Les Paul jazz lines, and straightup Paul Burlisoninspired rockin' twang. From the driving and eerie "Black White Baby" to the midtempo rocker "Lonely, Lonely, Lonely" and the mournful title track ballad, Whe...re Did You Sleep Last Night? is a superb listen. - Matt Collar, All Music Guide Read more Less