Sleeping on the Couch

Sleeping on the Couch assembles a set of stories about another cast of rust belt characters; the schoolteacher who ill-advisedly purchased beer for several female students (Picture in the Paper), an oblivious husband longing for a little female company out in his garage (Dishrag), the regrets of a woman who swapped a crappy service job in her hometown for a crappy service job in another city (Laws of Gravity) and the poignant reflection of a bewildered partner in the aftermath of a marital argument (Sleeping on the Couch). Songs range from infectious power pop (Royanne) to flat-out rock (I Don’t Care) to glam rock (Buffalo Fight Song); all woven together by Archibald’s strong, warm voice and confident delivery and attitude. Supported by band mates Dave Rick on guitar (King Missile, Bongwater) and Brendan O’Malley on drums (Lovechild) Wide Right delivers Archibald’s songs with a propulsive beat and a searing Gibson/Marshall crunch. Wide Right is not afraid to be smart, and not afraid to rock out.