Two new reviews of SHELLEY by J-Sin

The Shelley Winters Project - The Shelley Winters Project
Imagine if David Gray recorded himself years ago on old 78’s and played them for audiences today. That’s the first impression you get while listening to the album opener, “Don’t Know What I’d Do”. These Boston natives write imaginative modern rock tunes that have roots in practically everything known as American music—Americana, roots rock, blues, funk, and even a bit of old school punk rock. I stumbled across this band quite by accident when looking up Shelley Winters in Google. I was instantly impressed and you will too. Despite the fact that this album is almost four years old, the sound is fresh while Rick Berlin’s vocals remind of late ‘80’s rockers. Good stuff and check out that funky disco beat on “Blood” that could have made its way on the “Scarface” soundtrack easily.
- J-Sin

The Shelley Winters Project - I Hate Everything But You

With their self-titled 2000 EP well behind them, The Shelley Winters Project looked to 2002. They penned one helluva full-length follow-up. I can’t get over how unique Rick Berlin’s voice is. The complementary tones of his slightly nasal country-flecked vocals enrich the eclectic tunes that bounce from one genre to the next while never seeming forced. The gazillion loads of guest musicians shows the excitement of working with this band, I imagine there was a sign-up sheet that was filled within minutes by excited musicians who just wanted to ride a bit of their coattails. I absolutely adore the horn arrangement on “Xmas Face” and you can tell that producer David Minehan had an excellent time working on this album. Go pick this up as well as their EP—you won’t regret it.
- J-Sin