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 OLSON
The Salvation Blues
KIERAN KANE, KEVIN WELCH AND FATS KAPLIN
Kane Welch Kaplin
GREG TROOPER
INCIDENT ON WILLOW STREET
Son Volt
Okemah and the Melody of Riot
PAUL WESTERBURG
Open Season
SALLY SELTMANN
Heart that's Pounding
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