JASON LYTLE

Yours Truly, The Commander

2009-05-11

Jason Lytle’s new release, “Yours Truly, the Commuter” sounds accidental at times. Lyrics like those on track 11, “Flying Thru Canyons,” which simply read, “I saw you out there/ flying thru canyons/ high and alone/ I won’t dare imagine anymore” seem at odds with the dramatic music that accompanies them. The lyrics often seem like an excuse to make music, which isn’t all bad. The music sounds pretty good and Lytle performs it confidently. The performance is as it is billed: “hopeful and spirited.” But what isn’t clear is exactly what Lytle is so hopeful about. The album could have benefitted from more coherent lyrics, but it certainly isn’t a failure. “Yours Truly, the Commuter” is available from Anti Records in 2009. TRACK ONE NO PLAY

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 06/2012

    ZULU WINTER
    Language

  • reviewed 04/2007

    Bright Eyes
    Cassadaga

  • reviewed 11/2012

    NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE
    PSYCHEDELIC PILL0W

  • reviewed 02/2014

    NIGHTLIFE
    Days In Other Days

  • reviewed 03/2013

    BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
    Specter at the Feast

  • reviewed 01/2006

    THE GOURDS
    Heavy Ornamentals

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.