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C. Gibbs & the Cardia Bros. - The Pinkermen Set

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C. Gibbs & the Cardia Bros.
Album Title
The Pinkermen Set
Release Date
October 1, 2002 
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Review by Richie Unterberger
Gibbs puts forth pastiches of various styles and performers on this reasonably enjoyable set. Yet it's one that leaves you wondering what exactly is distinctively Gibbs himself, rather than a crafty combination of influences and styles. Neil Young's a big influence, for sure, with several songs -- "Oversized Pin Cushion," "Straps & Chains," and "Twin Star Scar" -- sounding like rootsy Young songs with a different vocalist. Yet at other times he's strongly reminiscent of people and styles not too similar to Young, like David Bowie (on "Killing Snakes"), Paul Mccartney, or even Gavin FridayRead More
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