Pilot Scott Tracy – Flight 0713
(What Else?)

Some people may be familiar with the David Koresh look-a-like Causey, frontman of the now defunct Causey Way. However, they might not recognize the name Scott Stanton, the true man behind the Causey and his awesome ways. Stanton made a name for himself with some crazy antics such as branding a gun during some of the Causey Way’s live performances, and attacking audience members with his guitar. (which I happened to witness right beside me at their only Toronto show) Now he’s making yet another name for himself, Pilot Scott Cox-Stanton, frontman of new wave electro-punk band Pilot: Scott Tracy.

Fans of the Causey Way will be pleasantly surprised by this album. However, that can also be a bad thing. This album sounds so much like the Causey Way that it makes you wonder why they ever bothered breaking up. (Aside from the bad touring experiences.) The idea of the Causey Way as a cult was a great idea, and seeing the band perform in their white outfits was a cool experience. This time around, the theme of Pilot:Scott Tracy seems to be less focused. I guess it’s suppose to be an airline pilot and a stewardess. Definitely not as effect.

Looks aside, the music is pretty solid. Stanton squeals away with the same ferocity as his alter ego Causey, and the familiar buzzing keyboards are back as well. The album starts off with the song “Love Is An Animal”, probably the most Causey sounding track on the album. Probably the most stand out track on the album is the poppy Jules and Jean and Juliette, featuring keyboardist Tracy Cox-Stanton on vocals. The album was produced by Andy Baker, who also produced some of the Causey Way’s releases, and other related bands such as Servotron and Man Or Astro-Man?. In the end, this album in some way carries on the Causey Way legacy, but it also reminds us that it’s gone. Scott Stanton will always be Causey in the hearts of his followers, and this album is just more proof that Causey Is Awesome. — Jay C.