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Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
Goodnight Oslo

Yep Roc (2009) Sean K.

Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 – Goodnight Oslo cover artwork
Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 – Goodnight Oslo — Yep Roc, 2009

On this outing Robyn Hitchcock is backed by Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows) on bass and vocals, Peter Buck (some big band from Athens?) on guitar and Bill Rieflin (Ministry) on drums. A lush recording with a lot of texture makes this record a lot to take in. But once you enter, you may never want to leave. "Saturday Groovers" and "Sixteen Years" were my favorites here. The bonus disc offers two outtakes that should have made the record anyway, but that's a minor quibble. Moody and lots of fun, catch this outfit live if you get the chance. Make sure to buy the $30 poster.

7.0 / 10Sean K. • July 23, 2009

Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 – Goodnight Oslo cover artwork
Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 – Goodnight Oslo — Yep Roc, 2009

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