The Feelies - Time for a Witness

The final Feelies album didn't change much in the way the band operated, but as a conclusion to the band's active days, it makes for a fine coda. Million and Mercer peel out some amazing frazzled solos, the rhythm section knows the virtues of raving it up and keeping the beat steady and flowing, and the ghost of various earlier inspirations plays around without dominating things. If anything, the concluding cover this time around makes for an intriguing difference away from The Velvets -- namely, The Stooges, in a gentle rip through "Real Cool Time." But even though there's nothing "new" to report about The Feelies and the members' way of doing things, as a well-played and written collection of low-key rock with non-mainstream aims and goals, Time For A Witness makes for a fine listen. Read More