Six Going on Seven - American't (or Won't)
(Big Wheel Recreation)
Boring and tedious pop music that attempts to funnel an Elvis Costello or
Joe Jackson type songwriting persona through a fake, weak, pretentious,
almost Matchbox 20-ishly bad performance style. The sound is uninspring
and plasticky despite having high production "cred " marks (it was
recorded at Fort Apache with a "name" producer). After listening to the
CD several times, I can't blame the blandness of the presentation on a
poor recording; the only explanation is that this band simply doesn't
play with an ounce of energy or passion--and anyway, their songs aren't
that good in the first place. I don't think David Lee Roth could wake
these guys up. Not that this CD will put you to sleep; it will get on
your nerves too much for that.
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