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)
MARK ERELLI
Hope and Other Casualties
Richard Thompson
Sweet Warrior
LOUISA BRANSCOMB
I'll Take Love from the pen of Louisa Branscomb
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jig
Sam Morrow
There Is No Map
K. Jones & The Benzie Playboys
Oh Yeah!
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