More on The Elms' 'The Chess Hotel'

I mentioned here having picked up the 2006 release by The Elms, The Chess Hotel. I also mentioned that their previous work was clearly heavily influenced by The Beatles and their sense of melody.

Most of the tracks on The Chess Hotel are different from The Elms' previous work. Even an acoustic-based track like Bring Me Your Tea, has an edge. Most of the tracks rock. Here, prime influence appears to be their fellow Indianan, John Mellencamp, especially noticeable on Black Peach.

I'm especially fond of The Way I Will and The Downtown King.

It's different and I like it.