2007-03-06
Contrary to the disco inspired cover... this is simple, well done piano singer-songwriter stuff. Greg Johnson's voice sounds an awful lot like Chris Martin of Coldplay, and his sound wavers between that atmospheric emotional moody music and Simon & Garfunkel's sensible, straightforward songwriting approach. I also hear influences from Aha, Toto, Billy Joel, and Springsteen (listen for "Walking in Memphis" on "Love is the Underdog") Standout tracks: 3, 5, 9 and 11 (Olive)DAVE ALVIN
ELEVEN ELEVEN
The Brass Kings
Washboard Rope Guitar
JENNY SCHEINMAN
The Littlest Prisoner
Mountain Goats
We Shall All Be Healed
THE LITTLE WILLIES
The Little Willies
THRIFTSTORE MASTERPIECE
Lonesome Town
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