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)
KATE RUSBY
Awkward Annie
The Brothers Comatose
City Painted Gold
ALLISON MOORER
Mockingbird
CHOCOLATE GENIUS
Swansongs
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND BALSAM RANGE
Daylight
AUDREY AULD MEZERA
LOST MEN AND ANGRY GIRLS
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