Now if I was a 'real' music journalist I would flare my nostrils at this product, glibly write something involving the word 'gimmick' and head out to pad the expense account. Of course I am not so I can happily wallow in the unprofessional fact I love this album, a collection of ten fairly-classic songs rendered in excellent bossa nova muzak for the masses style. Dreamy and soothing are probably never words you thought could be used to describe 'London Calling', but now they can.
Joining the title track of the best punk album ever are covers of Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel', CCR's "Proud Mary' and Blue Oyster Cult's seminal piece of silliness '(Don't Fear) the Reaper', to name but three. In all just over forty minutes of relaxing sounds.
The album consists of two voices, one male and one female that half sing, half talk their way across a pretty broad section of the history of popular music. The result is strangely sultry despite its lack of highs and lows, no guitar solos or screaming choruses here. Also it is amazing how incredibly effective lyrics can be neutered so totally when they are whispered over music that makes you want to drink cocktails till dawn and prove you are wittier than Oscar Wilde. Not that this is an album without soul, Bruce Lash the male vocalist, and brains behind this project did his research, choose the songs well, provided some excellent production and most importantly brought in Maura Corey. Ms Corey being the female vocalist that helps provide some balance and sexiness to the whole affair.
All of the songs are handled with reverence, and the structure of each song is kept intact, just instrumented with congas, flutes, chimes and the like. Check out the way they deal with the whole transition section of '(Don't Fear) the Reaper' to see what I mean, a real excellent job on the part of Mr. Leash.
Luckily for you people, you can sample all of the tracks at CD Baby, so head over there and give 'Prozak for Lovers' a listen. This is an album you will either dig or not, it really is a taste thing. Personally I can't think of anything better to play quietly in the background as you attempt to cook spaghetti for the one you love, or at least are lusting after this week.

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