 Tim Russ
 Kushangaza
 Review by Gary Hill

Kushangaza is Tim Russ' second album, and it definitely was a step up from the debut. Frankly, the majority of that was in the production department because his self-titled disc suffered more than anything from some over polishing and augmenting. The only real complaint on this disc is that it's just too short. Russ shows off a lot of skill in both reinventing songs by other artists and creating his own. There are really no bad cuts here, although "Soapbox Preacher" doesn't hold up as well as the rest. This one is a strong release, and along with the follow up, Brave New World, is a great introduction to the work of this musician/actor/all around cool guy. I'd say start exploring his music with this one or BNW, then get the other one - and go with the debut last. Everything here is likable, I just wish there were more of it.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 1 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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