The Injured Parties are Chicago based rock band lead by Larry O. Dean (guitar/vocals) and assisted by Jimmy DeLauriea (bass) and Mike Ebersohl (drums). Opening with chugging and driving guitar on “American Comfort” they remind me of Tom Petty or The Lemonheads if they were lead by Lou Reed. “Been There, Done That” has a weary Neil Young approach that suits the song just fine. The descriptive story of characters inside “Zingerman’s Deli” is a lot of fun to listen to, with charging piano and guitar rhythms. The low key vocals in “Dogwalker” are enhanced by the female harmonies in the background and the Ray Davies-styled narrative. Unique subjects include a love song to actress “Linda Fiorentino” and getting so stupid you “Walked into a Wall.” Colorful lyrics aside, this will also appeal to fans of Dylan, Roger Waters and The Kinks. Lovers of classic guitar sound will gravitate easily to The Injured Parties.
