Tim Robbins grew up surrounded by music. His parents met in the UCLA marching band, and his father eventually moved the family to Greenwich Village during the height of the '60s and '70s folk renaissance to pursue a career with his band The Highwaymen.
The result was an abiding love of blue-collar Americana for Robbins, as evidenced by the tone of The Rogues Gallery's eponymous debut. It's safe to say that Robbins draws a lot of his inspiration from country-blues and rock staples like Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, and Bob Dylan, given the rock and folk elements dispersed throughout the release. With a stellar line up of supporting musicians like keyboardist Roger Eno, musical saw player David Coulter, multi-instrumentalist Kate St.
The songs are heartfelt and lovingly crafted. As Robbins described it, "I have too much respect for music to put out something that wasn't coming from a genuine place. His typical novice performer's mistakes, such as talking away from the microphone and not being entirely sure how to operate a guitar pedal, only endeared him to the crowd. I'm not broke anymore, but I'm still hungry," he said, before singing a Dylanesque ballad called Dreams.
It was pleasant, reasonably accomplished, and unremarkable, which is what happens when you write the occasional song in between getting on with a successful, demanding acting career. If you came across Robbins and his band playing in a bar, you'd have a great time.
In a hushed former church, however, you are left feeling that the reverence bestowed on this charismatic bar-room singer, even if he is an Oscar winning actor-director and a champion of various worthy causes, is a little misplaced.
Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band. Union Chapel, London. Pleasant but unremarkable … Tim Robbins. Topics Folk music Tim Robbins reviews.
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