Gus is another in that Josh Joplin category of artists who found their way into my CD player mysteriously and managed to earn a spot in my collection through solid songwriting and fine performance.
I really had no idea who this guy is or where he came from. Just now I looked him up and learned he’s based in Los Angeles and has released five albums, two as Gus and three under his full name, Gus Black. The most recent came out just last year. The album I own, Word of Mouth Parade, was released in 1999 and while it’s not something I listen to very often, every time I do I’m struck by how damn good it is.
Meet Me In Montauk 