Greg Johnson

Me & Joanna

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)

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 02/2007

    THE ROCHES
    Moonswept

  • reviewed 09/2009

    MALCOLM HOLCOMBE
    For the Mission Baby

  • reviewed 10/2006

    RANDALL BRAMBLETT
    Rich Someday

  • reviewed 02/2010

    HARLEM PARLOR MUSIC CLUB
    SALT OF THE EARTH

  • reviewed 05/2011

    ELIZA GILKYSON
    Roses At the End of Time

  • reviewed 05/2009

    Richard Shindell
    Not Far Now

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.