Reax Magazine Album Spotlight
Rebekah Pulley & The Reluctant prophets
'Back To Boogaloo'


"There's a reason everybody loves Rebekah Pulley and here Reluctant Prophets. Or, rather, it easy for just about every music fan to find a reason to love 'em. It could be her almost preternaturally evocative vocals; it could be the bands impeccable subtle chops; it could be the way that together, they manage to blend folk, pop, country and Americana without ever sounding rote or too bland. On their best-sounding and most eclectic effort to date the potential hinted at on Pulley's earlier solo recordings and consistently delivered live is finally captured. Boogaloo could have used even more diversity - it would be great to hear her and the band really cut loose on a high-octane rave-up or maybe some confidently swaggering rockabilly - but from the quietly Santana reminiscent opener "I'm Not Your Girlfriend Anymore" through the organ assisted highlight "New Mexico" and quircky what-instrument-haven't-we-used-yet closer "Watching You Go," this is simply a pleasure to hear." - Scott Harrell



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