I don't think Troutmask is ever going to be an album that I'd stick on and listen to from end to end. But it will always be essential to me for 'Ella Guru', and especially 'Moonlight On Vermont' and 'Pachuco Cadaver'. If that album consisted of those three tracks only, it would still be a masterpiece. The opening drum salvo on 'Moonlight' is electrifying. As is the point in 'Pachuco' where it all starts to gel from chaos into the tightest rhythm section ever (2.12minutes). John'Drumbo'French is a hero of mine, the antithesis of the drummer who just keeps the beat, without adding any colour to a song.
high five amen brother and right on to all of that.
high five amen brother and right on to all of that.