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)
LEVON HELM
ELECTRIC DIRT
Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, & ray Price
Last of the Breed
M. Ward
Duet for Guitars #2
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jig
Kenny George Band
Borrowed Trouble
THE WATSON TWINS
Night Covers
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