Russ Tolman
After fleeing the confines of the Northern California guitar band, True West upon its demise in 1985, Russ Tolman took up the troubadour's life, embarking on a career as a singer-songwriter, often performing with a band. Loosely aligned with LA's Paisley Underground scene, Tolman continued to surround himself with some of the musicians who were key during that period, in particular Steve Wynn, formerly of the Dream Syndicate who has remained his friend and occasional collaborator.
Upon relocating to LA in the mid-'80s, Tolman's first solo recording, Totem Poles and Glory Holes(1986, Restless) had him dabbling in similar western motif terrain as his old band (not to be confused with country-or with the twang of No Depression). He followed with two more "California" albums in the confessional singer-songwriter vein, Down in Earthquake Town(Restless, 1987) and Goodbye Joe (Skyclad, 1988), before he retreated for a spell overseas. While living and touring throughout Europe, Tolman released Road Movie (1992, New Rose) and Sweet Spot(Brilliant 1994) and found an enthusiastic audience for his All-American sound among the Europeans long enamored of the romantic imagery of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Ultimately, Tolman returned to the San Francisco Bay Area for the recording and release of City Lights in 1997 (Blue Rose); New Quahdrophonic Highway followed three years later.
© Denise Sullivan /TiVo
-
Russ Sings Fred: The Songs of Fred Neil
Folk - Released by lost on 7 May 2021
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Compass & Map
Alternative & Indie - Released by lost on 26 May 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe
Alternative & Indie - Released by lost on 18 Feb 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Down in Earthquake Town
Country - Released by Innerstate Records on 15 Aug 1988
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
Vancouver Sun (Single)
Alternative & Indie - Released by 304 Stainless on 2 Dec 2016
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
Road Movie
Alternative & Indie - Released by Red River on 25 Apr 2006
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
City Lights
Country - Released by Innerstate Records on 15 Aug 1998
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Sweet Spot
Country - Released by Innerstate Records on 15 Aug 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Totem Poles And Glory Holes
Rock - Released by Innerstate Records on 15 Aug 1986
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
-
-
Time Flies
Alternative & Indie - Released by 304 Stainless on 15 Apr 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Trees Are in Love with You
Alternative & Indie - Released by lost on 29 May 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Everybody's Gonna Love Me
Alternative & Indie - Released by 304 Stainless on 30 Sep 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo