Music to Remember Him By (1994)

About this title: On the band's first album, Congo Norvell draws on a variety of musical strains to create a moody affair that's an understated success. While nowhere near as demonstrative or all out loud as any of Powers' efforts in the Cramps, there's a definite feel from the quieter side of his work with the Gun Club and Nick Cave carrying over in the late-night, torch/cabaret blues grooves. Such a feeling is heightened by the guest appearance of future Bad Seed Jim Sclavunos on drums, while fellow Seed Mick Harvey produces four of the cuts. Norvell's singing, a low, sassy croon, shows she knows her jazz ... read more

Tracks:

1. Golden Gates [Powers/Norvell]
2. Drift Away [Powers/Norvell/Hoff]
3. The Chosen One [Hoffman/Norvell/Pow]
4. Mercy Mine [Hoffman/Norvell/Pow]
5. Rock My Child [Mullen]
6. My Midnight [Powers/Norvell]
7. Long Time Woman [Lind]
8. Shelter [Powers/Norvell]
9. Lola [Mullen]
10. Dried Flowers [Mullen]
11. Love [Norvell/Hoffman]
12. Lonesome Valley [Traditional]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.