BOB URH AND THE BARE BONES – “Swamp O Delic” CD

      Once in a while I come across a disc I was intended to review but fell through the cracks due to various reasons (work, time constraints, etc).  Imagine my surprise when I was organizing some CDs and found this disc – so I put it on.  The most recent (to the best of my knowledge) Bob Urh disc is a collection of minimalist bluesy rock and folk featuring mostly straight-ahead guitars and basic, simple percussion though occasionally weaving in elements of noise and psychedelia at moments.  The overall feel in these songs builds a sometimes dark album with a crude vibe evoking swamps, zombies, failed relationships, and the like throughout.  While Swmp O Delic isn’t a disc that fits easily into one category, this is a listenable, if sometimes unsettling, aural ride.  I’m glad I finally found this but I wish I could’ve gotten to this sooner.  (BOONE)

(Bob Urh. 2521 Central Ave. 102. Alameda, CA 94501. ultraproductions.org)