Dexter Romweber Duo
The Wind Did Move/Last Kind Words

A Norman Records recommendation (25th June 2009)

Cover art for The Wind Did Move/Last Kind Words by Dexter Romweber Duo Description: 7" on Third Man FEATURING JACK WHITE!!!!!
Format: 7" (vinyl)
Genre(s): Garage Rock
Label: Third Man
Price:
£5.49
Availability: Dispatched within 2-5 days (on average).

5Rating: 5
...according to our on 25 June 2009.

The Dex Romweber Duo have a brilliant 7" out on Third Man and immediately i'm enthralled by the authentic electrified garage & country blues of 'The Wind Did Move' spilling from the speakers. It's got that earthy, raw traditional sound that The Dirtbombs and other classic Detroit blues practitioners kick out. It's could be a Johnny Cash original it's such a stomping, whooping floor filler of a tune! I wish more records had this scintillating, genuine live sound these days, it's just so CLASSIC sounding! Dex is a hefty looking character, a local legend who used to play in Flat Duo Jets and has contributed to recordings by the likes of Neko Case and he's joined here by his sassy looking sister who bashes the skins in an impressive fashion However the main draw for you rabid vinyl consumers here is the intriguing addition of producer/label owner Jack White on backing vox and guitar, most apparent on the suitably downtempo flip, a cover of Geechie Wileys' Last Kind Word Blues' where his distinctive yelp contrasts beautifully with Dex's rumble in a call & response stylee. The feel & production throughout is feral & soulful, I reckon this is just a fantastic single!

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What their label says...

Dex Romweber is an icon of the American rock and roll underground. The former frontman for the world famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets, which needs no intro here. Dex has long been a force for the cause of rock and roll and is one of the most original and larger than life personalities to come along since the days of Gene Vincent and Little Richard. Hes joined in the duo by his sister Sara Romweber whos been smacking drums since way back in bands such as Mitch Easter, Lets Active, and Snatches of Pink.Third Man is proud to present this Jack White produced 45 to the public, which sees Jack joining Dex and Sara on ripping original The Wind Did Move and the haunting B-side cover of lost blueswoman Geechie Wileys Last Kind Words. Dexter Romweber: Vocals, Guitar, Piano, OrganSara Romweber: Drums, PercussionJack White II: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Sawing Wood.