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)Dolly Shine
Walkabout
Various Artists
Sail Away-The Songs of Randy Newman
HACKENSAW BOYS
Look Out
Railroad Earth
Amen Corner
WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK
Viper of Melody
THE LANSING UNIONIZED VAUDEVILLE SPECTACLE
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