Phil Barry

Between The Carolinas

2008-05-19

The more I listen to West Michigan artists, the more impressed I become. This region holds some real musical talent. If this disc is any indication, Phil Barry is every bit as talented as many national artists. You’ll find some very catchy tunes here from this Kalamazoo artist, formerly of the band Knee Deep Shag. This is very accessible, well-produced music, with straightforward lyrics, nice vocals, and fine instrumentals. These are mostly love songs about troubled relationships, but instead of being angst-ridden downers, they’re short and hook-laden. I only wish there was more to this disc, which comes in under 26 minutes. - Tim Smith

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 06/2011

    TOKYO ROSENTHAL
    WHO WAS THAT MAN ?

  • reviewed 06/2011

    EILEN JEWELL
    QUEEN OF THE MINOR KEY

  • reviewed 11/2006

    GOB IRON
    Death Songs For The Living

  • reviewed 06/2011

    THE WOODSHEDDERS
    O Dig

  • reviewed 06/2011

    THE GREENCARDS
    The Brick Album

  • reviewed 08/2009

    CATIE CURTIS
    Hello, Stranger

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.