About
Two years after their formation, the Zutons appeared on the British rock
scene, asking "Who Killed the Zutons?" (the title of their 2004 debut).With
song titles like "Zuton Fever," "Nightmare Part II" and "Moon and Horror
Show," the Zutons present a musical world of mystery that includes, honking
up front and center, saxophonist Abi Harding.The addition of the horn adds
a fun jazz/funk/soul edge to their off-kilter blend of scruffy British rock
'n' roll; this is music that wouldn't sound out of place on the soundtrack
to a teenage werewolf comedy or in a N'awlins voodoo swamp with an audience
of alligators getting down. Following in the steps of fellow British
fun-seekers Madness and the Jazz Butcher, and blending in "Ball of
Confusion"-era Temptations and Dr. John Mardi Gras boogie, the Zutons
create an untraditional blend of whodunit amusement.
- Michele K-Tel
