Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #121455 in Music
• Released on: 2008-08-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .19 pounds

From Amazon.co.uk
Stuck on Love, the debut album from London's The Arlenes, belies their reputation as an underground country outfit. From the opening title track, singer Big Steve (also the songwriter) sounds more like a late-50s pop star--simple, innocent and heartsick--than some drink-ravaged Johnny Cash wannabe. Indeed, by the second track ("Into Every Life Falls A Little Rain"), you begin to believe The Arlenes are the silver-tongued children of the slightly countrified, pop-idolising likes of Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds. "Lonely Won't Leave Me Alone", sung by Steve's wife Stephanie Arlene, is a backwoods blues teetering on the edge of darkness, a tale of bitter lessons learned that lends the album a promising depth and variety. Unfortunately, Stuck on Love's middle sags--it's uninspired country pop--until spirits are raised by the mean(ish) rockabilly of "Man Of Meagre Ambition", which leads into a redeeming grand finale. The sweet, subdued "So Sad to See You Gone" recalls The Eagles: the bluesy "I Just Smoulder" conjures the spirit of Gram Parsons: while the closing "Everybody's Mind Gets Broke Sometimes" is rootsy and atmospheric, sure to appeal to the many fans of the O Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack. All in all, it's a well-crafted work, consistently life-affirming and, occasionally, genuinely moving. --Dominic Wills

Album Description
Alt. country from Britian! Stephanie Arlene was born in America, but she's been living in London since 1987, her partner is Steve Arlene. Aching songs and lonesome harmonies. Mojo Americana Album Of The Month! 2002.