Music Reviews
Issue date: 10/12/04 Section: Music
Keaton Simons
Currently
This 25 year-old graduate of Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is the newest artist to hit Maverick Records. While attending Evergreen State University, Simons was able to find his voice while absorbing classical and global approaches to his music. Simons is an artist you should look out for to make waves this year with his album "Currently." His mix of rich often unnerving melodies is like a smooth touch to your ears as it plays with your thoughts. The soulfulness that is heard in his voice shows a capacity for emotional nakedness.
his singer/songwriter says, "My intention is to be honest with my music - not to be ashamed of anything and to turn myself inside out." With this said he has proven himself with songs like "Lift me up" and "To me" that speak of intimate relationships and spirituality. This album has a rootsy, earthy feel, with a hint of blues and pop. ItÃs a collection of songs worth listening to.
The Clarks' Fast Moving Cars Get Into A Major car Wreck
Moody modern rock was once a perennial favorite amongst college campuses and independent music venues abroad. Nowadays it has become stale and monotonous. Bright colors and upbeat tempos have taken over drab colors and dark overtones. Speaking of moody modern rock, The Clarks are back with their latest album, "Fast Moving Cars" (Razor and Tie).
Talent-wise, they are very talented with crafty guitar licks and deep percussive beats. They stay true to deep melodies and depressing chords. Backbeat and reverb are certainly no friends to this band. But they lack a certain element to make this album sound great. It's too monotone and repetitive.
Each track on this album sounds like one large fragmented sentence that lulls to sleep any avid rock and roll listener and brings them to a deep slumber. There are absolutely no breaks in rhythm or structure on this album. It's one big dull piece of uninspired filth. This is music to commit suicide to or at least murder-suicide pacts.
Currently
This 25 year-old graduate of Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is the newest artist to hit Maverick Records. While attending Evergreen State University, Simons was able to find his voice while absorbing classical and global approaches to his music. Simons is an artist you should look out for to make waves this year with his album "Currently." His mix of rich often unnerving melodies is like a smooth touch to your ears as it plays with your thoughts. The soulfulness that is heard in his voice shows a capacity for emotional nakedness.
his singer/songwriter says, "My intention is to be honest with my music - not to be ashamed of anything and to turn myself inside out." With this said he has proven himself with songs like "Lift me up" and "To me" that speak of intimate relationships and spirituality. This album has a rootsy, earthy feel, with a hint of blues and pop. ItÃs a collection of songs worth listening to.
The Clarks' Fast Moving Cars Get Into A Major car Wreck
Moody modern rock was once a perennial favorite amongst college campuses and independent music venues abroad. Nowadays it has become stale and monotonous. Bright colors and upbeat tempos have taken over drab colors and dark overtones. Speaking of moody modern rock, The Clarks are back with their latest album, "Fast Moving Cars" (Razor and Tie).
Talent-wise, they are very talented with crafty guitar licks and deep percussive beats. They stay true to deep melodies and depressing chords. Backbeat and reverb are certainly no friends to this band. But they lack a certain element to make this album sound great. It's too monotone and repetitive.
Each track on this album sounds like one large fragmented sentence that lulls to sleep any avid rock and roll listener and brings them to a deep slumber. There are absolutely no breaks in rhythm or structure on this album. It's one big dull piece of uninspired filth. This is music to commit suicide to or at least murder-suicide pacts.