Glen Phillips: Mr. Lemons
Glen Phillips, of Winter Pays for Summer fame, has returned to us with collection of 11 new songs, and all I have to say is: Thank the Gods.
Phillips, as you may recall was part of the The Weekly Review Traveling Road Show, which I happened to catch last fall. His brand of acousti-rock mixed with his vocal stylings help to bring Mr. Lemons from "just another release" to "great new album."
All that being said, the album does slow down a bit from his last one, but in this case, it is not a bad thing. Especially when Phillips gets to I Want a New Drug. Yes. *THAT* song. Glen's cover of the Huey Lewis and the News tune is inventive, enjoyable, and imaginative, giving an old tune new life.
Outside of sweet 80s pop-music covers, Glen's own Everything But You" leads off the album on the right foot, with an up-tempo, head-boppin' feel. The song really hooks you, and after it, you're more willing to take the musical ride Phillips creates for you.
Last Sunset is a wonderful tune with fellow Road Shower, Kim Richey, preaching the virtues of slowing down as this may be "our last sunset." You can't disagree with them, doubly so with the instrumental and lyrical simplicity they use to convey the message.
Also worth a listen, Waiting, The Next Day.
In the end: This is the guy's third album away from Toad the Wet Sprocket, and it really feels like he's just getting warmed up. If that's the case, he's got brighter horizons ahead of him. Pick this up, enjoy, and be happy in the knowledge you're supporting GOOD music.
On the Web: Live, legal bootlegs of Glen Phillips
Technorati Tagged: Glen Phillips | Toad the Wet Sprocket | archive.org
Phillips, as you may recall was part of the The Weekly Review Traveling Road Show, which I happened to catch last fall. His brand of acousti-rock mixed with his vocal stylings help to bring Mr. Lemons from "just another release" to "great new album."
All that being said, the album does slow down a bit from his last one, but in this case, it is not a bad thing. Especially when Phillips gets to I Want a New Drug. Yes. *THAT* song. Glen's cover of the Huey Lewis and the News tune is inventive, enjoyable, and imaginative, giving an old tune new life.
Outside of sweet 80s pop-music covers, Glen's own Everything But You" leads off the album on the right foot, with an up-tempo, head-boppin' feel. The song really hooks you, and after it, you're more willing to take the musical ride Phillips creates for you.
Last Sunset is a wonderful tune with fellow Road Shower, Kim Richey, preaching the virtues of slowing down as this may be "our last sunset." You can't disagree with them, doubly so with the instrumental and lyrical simplicity they use to convey the message.
Also worth a listen, Waiting, The Next Day.
In the end: This is the guy's third album away from Toad the Wet Sprocket, and it really feels like he's just getting warmed up. If that's the case, he's got brighter horizons ahead of him. Pick this up, enjoy, and be happy in the knowledge you're supporting GOOD music.
On the Web: Live, legal bootlegs of Glen Phillips
Technorati Tagged: Glen Phillips | Toad the Wet Sprocket | archive.org
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