2008-10-20
Accomplishment apparently doesn’t feel ordinary anymore and there is need to find the road back home. It seems Ben may find a conventional life in Effington on his Way To Normal Illinois. He is perplexed that now his affluence results in Free Coffee when he could have really used it more when he was broke. Ben Folds third solo release finds him continuing on his path melodramatic lyricism and key banging melodies which is not so un-normal for him. –While LeeSTEWART FRANCKE
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The Outer Vibe
Full Circle
Leroy Justice
Revolution's Son
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Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
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Screaming Females
Rose Mountain
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