Michael Griffiths
Rock n' Roll Doggie
I can't get over how well crafted every track on this album is. I thought rock had lost all its melody these days, but as one of the album's many great reviews said, picture everything that is today's music scene going in a certain direction, and then picture this album going in a completely different direction. Beautiful melodies, harmonies, bass, guitar and drums all make this album the summer classic of 2003.
The album went up to #2 in Canada, and has been high on the charts for a while now, which is amazing because he is a brand new artist who hasn't been hyped all that much, relatively speaking. He just played in my home town, and his album shot up to #1 there. (His live shows are great.) His hit single 'Brother Down' (from his ealier EP and also included on his new album) was *the* summer song of 2002...once again boasting infectious harmonies and melody. 'Don't Walk Away Eileen' is also a great song, something The Who might have come up with. His new single, 'Where Have All The Good People Gone' is also taking over radio in Canada...once again, showcasing hypnotic rhythm, melody, and harmony.
I'm surprised no one in the US has heard of him yet. I think if ever given the chance he'd kick butt over there...because, let's face it -- as much as the masses seem to enjoy the Limp Biscuits and Nicklebacks, boring power chord arrangements will only get you so far. People need to hear a different sound again...something that once again gets the feet tapping and the melodies in the head singing.
Some good songs to start with:
- Brother Down
- Don't Walk Away Eileen
- Hard Road
- Where Have All The Good People Gone
- Taj Mahal
- Dead End
This entire album is great, pretty much stacked with singles. The rock record of the year, IMO.
Anyone else have the album?
The album went up to #2 in Canada, and has been high on the charts for a while now, which is amazing because he is a brand new artist who hasn't been hyped all that much, relatively speaking. He just played in my home town, and his album shot up to #1 there. (His live shows are great.) His hit single 'Brother Down' (from his ealier EP and also included on his new album) was *the* summer song of 2002...once again boasting infectious harmonies and melody. 'Don't Walk Away Eileen' is also a great song, something The Who might have come up with. His new single, 'Where Have All The Good People Gone' is also taking over radio in Canada...once again, showcasing hypnotic rhythm, melody, and harmony.
I'm surprised no one in the US has heard of him yet. I think if ever given the chance he'd kick butt over there...because, let's face it -- as much as the masses seem to enjoy the Limp Biscuits and Nicklebacks, boring power chord arrangements will only get you so far. People need to hear a different sound again...something that once again gets the feet tapping and the melodies in the head singing.
Some good songs to start with:
- Brother Down
- Don't Walk Away Eileen
- Hard Road
- Where Have All The Good People Gone
- Taj Mahal
- Dead End
This entire album is great, pretty much stacked with singles. The rock record of the year, IMO.
Anyone else have the album?
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