King Louie & The Loose Diamonds, by King Louie Bankston

King Louie & The Loose Diamonds

by King Louie Bankston

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1.	Negative Contact (10-77) 03:02	buy track
2.	Memphis Treet 01:36	buy track
3.	Gypsy Switch 04:06	buy track
4.	Girl In The Holler 04:28	buy track
5.	Heart 03:24	buy track
6.	Wheelbarrow Whiz (Jack's Theme) 02:39	buy track
7.	Fire On The Sun 03:55	buy track
8.	She's Losing Her Hair 03:24	buy track
9.	Lookin' For A Heart 03:21	buy track
10.	Montagne De L'Amour 03:12	buy track
11.	Untitled Lament 02:55	buy track
12.	The Burning Sands 02:58	buy track

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Astonishing powerpop briliance from Louie Bankston, with expert assistance from Memphis, Mississippi, and New Orleans all-stars, including Jimbo Mathus, Harlan T Bobo, and Jack Oblivian. These songs will outlast us all.

A lot of times, when people think of Louie they think of a real rock n roller, an out-of-controller, not the thoughtful, funny pop genius revealed here... Just when you think "Well, that's it, that's the best song on here" - here comes another one!

Bask in the fingerpicking moody classic "Wheelbarrow Whiz!" Chuckle at Louie making his way through the strangely joyous "She's Losing Her Hair." Gasp at the bleak apocalyptic album closer "The Burning Sands." You've got it all. King Louie & The Loose Diamonds. Memphis Treet.

Allmusic said:
Sloppy garage-rock never sounded so smart, eclectic, desperate, and authentic than it does in the hands of King Louie Bankston and his all-star backing band, which includes fellow Memphis singer/songwriter Harlan T. Bobo. Mixed by the legendary Jim Dickinson, the songs don't so much sparkle as smolder like a recently doused grease fire. Fans of the Reigning Sound would do well to pick up this album.

It is Andy Bizer's favorite, and it will be yours, too.

You
You said it was hard
I know I had you under my wheels for so long,
Now you're movin on

You know I been losin
Then someone stole my car
I been eatin outta spray painted garbage cans
And drinking in a bar.

Girl you left me stranded
Girl you left me shattered
And as soon as I fall down tonight
They're gonna see
You put the Gypsy Switch on me

credits

released December 6, 2023

Bass, Lap Steel Guitar – Harlan T. Bobo
Drums, Tambourine – Jack Oblivian
Additional Guitars – Jimbo Mathus
Hammond B3 Organ, Piano – Adam Woodward*
Rhythm Guitar – Chad Booth
Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – King Louie Bankston

Recorded At – Easley Recording, Jimbo Mathus Delta Recording Studio
Recorded By – Kevin Cubbins, King Louie, Jimbo Mathus
Mixed At – Zebra Ranch
Mixed By – Jack Oblivian, Jim Dickinson, King Louie Bankston
Mastered At – Ardent Studios

Released by Empty Records in 2007 on LP and CD.

2023 Goner Records

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King Louie Bankston New Orleans, Louisiana

1990s: Royal Pendletons, Persuaders, Kajun SS, Bad Times, Intelligenitals, The Clickems, Harahan Crack Combo, Gerry and the Bastard Makers and the legendary King Louie One Man Band.

2000s:
Exploding Hearts, Loose Diamonds, Missing Monuments, Black Rose Band, Kondor with Mr. Quintron, Terry and Louie, Harahan Fats.

And more.
Louie was a musical machine. ... more

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