Dave Edmunds - Plugged In

Returning to the one-man band approach of his early records, Dave Edmunds crafted a fine comeback with Plugged In. Though his method is similar in execution to Subtle As a Flying Mallet, the impact is different, primarily because he has stripped away much of his Spector-ian pop influences and sticks to a menu of ready-made roots-rockers. Alternating between covers and originals, the song selection is solid, even if only a handful of songs stand out. Among the highlights is an exciting version of Jerry Reed's instrumental "The Claw," a sweet cover of Al Anderson's "Better Word for Love," and the sunny pop of "Beach Boy Blood (In My Veins)." While the studied, solitary performance on Plugged In can be a little stiff, it's songs like these that make the album his best record in years. Still, "Sabre Dance '94" was entirely unnecessary. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Dave Edmunds Arranger, Multi Instruments, Engineer, Vocals, Producer Hugh Syme Art Direction, Package Design, Design Joe Kotleba Package Design John Thorne Photography Larry Walsh Mastering