Got a confession to make. I used to think this lot were a bunch of Nirvana clones signed to jump on the bandwagon with a pretty boy on lead. Never rated their early albums. Lets just say this lot have grown up a wee bit and release quite a nice little CD. Its got oodles of charm, humour and rocks rather nicely. To say I was rather shocked at its quality is an understatement. There isn’t a hint of grunge anywhere to be found.
There are songs about playing twister nude sung in a jaunty way that comes across as a cross between the Monkeys and Tiny Tim. It shouldn’t work though it does, “If you keep losing sleep” is most fun. Other tracks on here remind me of Canadian AOR band Harem Scarem. Pop rock melodies that are catchy and immediate. This album is tight, professional and oozing class. Check out “Insomnia” and tell me it doesn’t bring a smile.
If you weren’t impressed with the lot in the past give them another chance. Its my surprise release of the year.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI think the album is great! I bought it here in the states as soon as it came out and I think John’s is a true artist that paints pictures through music. Also his melodies are mind blowing and his range is amazing. I like all the tracks on the new album. Can you write an album and have it blow up at the age of 15?
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