Highly individual and unique in his view of the world, Mr Eddie Spaghetti is probably best known for his work with The Supersuckers.
In a world where, musically, everything feels like it’s been done, one values and cherishes the iconoclasts; you know, the one-offs who aren’t afraid to express themselves on their own terms and refuse to be anyone’s puppet.
There is a legendary story about when the band toured Melbourne in 2007, where the crowd literally drank the venue out of every drop of beer they had.
Inspiring that sort of behaviour, Spaghetti’s music walks a fine line between rock and country, with a brilliant, evocative storyteller’s skill to it.
Recorded in Texas with the aid of Jesse Dayton, who has previously collaborated with the holy country trinity of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, The Value Of Nothing, from its title track right through to the last shot, “When I Go, I’m Gone”, this latest solo release from the man has an honesty and forthright quality that is sorely lacking with life in general these days.
Here is an individual who says what he means and means what he says.
This album sees Spaghetti growing old disgracefully and loving it. Tracks like “If Anyone’s Got The Balls”, “Fuckin’ With My Head” and the rather upfront “People Are Shit” are great examples why artists like this man are to be treasured and supported.
The Value Of Nothing is a compelling and hugely enjoyable continuation of the life and times of Mr Eddie Spaghetti.
