Son of Dave

Husky Records archive · circa 2000–2002

Historical archive. This page preserves content from the original sonofdave.com / Husky Records site as it appeared between 2000 and 2002. It documents Benjamin Darvill’s early Son of Dave releases. It is not a current promotional site.

Discography — Son of Dave (Husky Records)

Son of Dave 01 cover

Son of Dave (01)

Husky Records, 2000. Benjamin Darvill’s first solo album. Combining soulful blues with techno beats and everything in between — a unique and interesting listen.

The first single, Devil Take My Soul, features Toronto singer Dorion Davis adding R&B groove. Main collaborator: English singer Stephen Patman, whom Darvill met while living in London.

Darvill plays guitar, percussion, bass, keyboards and programming on 01, as well as harmonica on every track. Fellow Crash Test Dummies Dan Roberts and Mitch Dorge appear as guest players.

Reviews: ★★★½ (Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg Sun); ★★★★ (NOW Magazine).

B. Darvill's Wild West Show cover

B. Darvill’s Wild West Show

Husky Records, 2000. A relatively formless, less accessible record but more thematically consistent — a bizarre, faux-western soundtrack (think the Magnificent Seven theme, with samples) interlaced with busy electronic soundscapes, kitschy gospel and other kooky/disturbing miscellanea.

If you’re a fan of soundtrack or pastiche music, you’ll enjoy this odd and exuberant foray into Darvill’s brain.

Reviews: ★★★★ (Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg Sun).

Original purchase links pointed to huskyrecords.com / ShopSite. Both releases are long out of print on the original Husky Records imprint; check used-CD retailers, Discogs, or current digital re-releases for availability.