The Walter Eugenes

Description

The self-titled debut album by the American alternative rock band The Walter Eugenes (Walter Paul Robinette and Rick Eugene May) was released on Ocean Records in 1991, manufactured and distributed by Word. The album was produced by the band.

Are The Call still in existence or have Michael Been and his compatriots decided to call it a day after being dropped by their record company? As we rock fans on the other side of the water ponder that question, maybe we should checkout the new bands doing The Call/Simple Minds style of BIG rock where vistas of sound and anthemic melodies take the listener onward and upwards. The Walter-Eugenes are vocalist/Lyricist Walter Paul Robinette and musician/composer Rick Eugene May and their sound is thrilling and dense while their lyrics take in issues like concern for the lost («Thousand Years»), the need to return to simple faith («Back To The Basics») and the lust for power («What’s Going On») are equally insightful. A fine debut from an exciting new band. [Tony Cummings, Cross Rhythms, February 1992]

This is the first release by The Walter Eugenes – the self titled one that I originally purchased back in 1991 because I just assumed that Gene Eugene had something to do with it. I was wrong about that, but I immediately loved the music that I discovered. These guys released one other album (called Beautiful), but I have actually never even heard that one. However, I absolutely loved this release. The band was comprised of two guys: Walter Paul Robinette and Rick Eugene May. This 1991 release immediately made me think of parallels to The Cure and The Smiths. It’s got the British post punk feel, the breathy vocals, and lyrics that encompass topics from faith to love, loss, death, and even social awareness. If you can find this grab it – definitely a great release! [Steve Ruff, Down The Line Magazine, May 2011]

CD tracklist:

01. He Came
02. Say You Will
03. Thousand Tears
04. Never Changing Heart
05. Back To The Basics
06. Deep Blue Sea
07. Changes
08. Simply You
09. What’s Going On

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Ocean Records.