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...After the show, Ottewell answered our one lingering question: "Where does the name Gomez come from?" At University, Ottewell, Ball and Peacock knew a guy named Gomez who took extraordinary amounts of acid. One time, he took a bit too much and was expelled following drug-induced behavior. The guys found the story amusing and, explains Ottewell, "He had a name, we didn...
Ridiculous. Suppose you had the opportunity to see the next Pink Floyd, perhaps in a small venue, maybe even interview them. Well, that was the experience you may have missed if you weren't at the Middle East Tuesday night to see Gomez...
...Gomez?" you're probably asking. Good question. With many answers. They are the latest British import, replete with echoes of music from blues and swamp to rock and alternative. They are the winners of Britain's prestigious Mercury Music Prize for "Album of the Year" for their debut, Bring It On. They are a group of young musicians desperately attempting to avoid real world jobs (take note, seniors). And, ultimately, they are five chill guys--Ian Ball, Paul Blackburn, Tom Gray, Ben Ottewell and Olly Peacock--trying to play the music they want to hear...
...Gomez won't be playing the small-venue circuit much longer. Barring injury or break up (risks to all new bands), this group is headed for greater things. Limited exposure in America has been an issue, but the music of Floyd, the Dead and other such bands enjoyed the same sort of beginning--word of mouth, not heavy ad campaigns--just the way they like...
What's the secret to Gomez's success? Ottewell, vocal and slide guitar guru, attributes it to their insularity, We didn't really give a shit about Brit pop or whatever, any trends that were going on. It was just music we wanted to hear, really." But, lest we assume each member of the quintet approaches their music with the same idea, Ben reminds us that they each bring unique musical tastes to the table. Each plays what he individually hears in the music, be it a riff, slide, melody or funky bass line. This synergy of sound leaves Gomez...