Customer Reviews

Be Prepared To Stop

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4 star:		(5)
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I dont know if I have enough skill with words to convey how wonderful this EP is. I certainly don't have the wordmanship that Ian Baker (the singer / songwriter here) has, because the lyrics on these songs are marvellous. But then, that makes it sound like one of those singles with clever words and a lousy tune, and I wouldn't want to do that, because the melody will, I can promise you, haunt you forever.

5 stars probably seems a bit over the top. But it really is that good. "Be Prepared To Stop" has reminded me just what I love in music, and how good it can be. The cd has taken up residence in the player at home, and the songs have taken up residence in my soul...

Trust me. You need this EP.

I won't go into great detail about the debut EP of World's Tallest Thing. There's enough of a taste as you can see. I will say that Ian Baker is a friend of mine. HOw did we meet? Through his music, and his love and dedication to it. Simple. His voice reminds me of Phil Angotti of the Chicago "POP" band THE IDEA. He easily hits those high notes but not in an obnoxious way; it really is a gift. His songs,...reminisant of Paul Westerburg.......kind of, but like anything, comparisons are not really true representations. Ian's got his own thing, and he's instantly recognizable; like Westerburg is recognizable, like Jeff Tweedy is recognizable...etc. So for that reason, I think anyone who enjoys the artists mentioned, will enjoy World's Tallest Thing. Hurry up Ian, four songs are not enough!

Lou Hallwas

World's Tallest Thing is indie pop at it's finest. Ian Baker is a stong writer from the schoolings of Paul Weller/Elliot Smith and others not even worth comparing to. A wide variety of solid production for a 4 song demo with an upcoming relase in the works. RUN OUT NOW SCREAMING NAKED AND BUY THIS DISC!

The only thing wrong with this is there's only four songs. Beautifully done by an up-and-coming singer/songwriter---Weller and Westerberg fans will not be disappointed. Take my advice, buy this disc and then go straight to the Worldstallestthing's page at mp3.com and download the song "Gibraltar."

As a fledgling lyricist and singer/songwriter myself, I have to say (apologies in advance) that I am completely jelous of Mr. Baker's remarkable ability to say what I've been trying to say for years now. The mere fact of this album being out there, available, recorded, and receiving a fair amount of publicity makes me cringe with envy. However, I can't help but admire his courage to wear his heart and inner-most emotions on his sleeve.

It's all right there: the broken hearted moments, the wistful lollypopup, free ("to let myself fade away"). It's as if he has been living a hermetic lifestyle, and suddenly emerges as a butterfly does from a cocoon of many years.

Some of this is very Paul Weller (clearly an influence, but we ALL influenced by someone), Westerberg, and in there I also hear a little bit of soul.

No complaints here. I bought it, I'd recommend it - highly. And frankly, I'm surprised that he hasn't been more discovered yet or picked up by a larger label. I want more - Let's all hope there's more to come.

This reminds me so much of what I liked in early Replacements, or even Paul Westerberg when he went his own way. The lyrics are so internal, and sometimes just too self-pitying...but the thing about that is, we've all been there. And so this is music we can relate to. Sing to. Love and hate. And ultimately, wait for more...

I won't go into great detail about the debut EP of World's Tallest Thing. There's enough of a taste as you can see. I will say that Ian Baker is a friend of mine. HOw did we meet? Through his music, and his love and dedication to it. Simple. His voice reminds me of Phil Angotti of the Chicago "POP" band THE IDEA. He easily hits those high notes but not in an obnoxious way; it really is a gift. His songs,...reminisant of Paul Westerburg.......kind of, but like anything, comparisons are not really true representations. Ian's got his own thing, and he's instantly recognizable; like Westerburg is recognizable, like Jeff Tweedy is recognizable...etc. So for that reason, I think anyone who enjoys the artists mentioned, will enjoy World's Tallest Thing. Hurry up Ian, four songs are not enough!

Lou Hallwas

I won't go into great detail about the debut EP of World's Tallest Thing. There's enough of a taste as you can see. I will say that Ian Baker is a friend of mine. HOw did we meet? Through his music, and his love and dedication to it. Simple. His voice reminds me of Phil Angotti of the Chicago "POP" band THE IDEA. He easily hits those high notes but not in an obnoxious way; it really is a gift. His songs,...reminisant of Paul Westerburg.......kind of, but like anything, comparisons are not really true representations. Ian's got his own thing, and he's instantly recognizable; like Westerburg is recognizable, like Jeff Tweedy is recognizable...etc. So for that reason, I think anyone who enjoys the artists mentioned, will enjoy World's Tallest Thing. Hurry up Ian, four songs are not enough!

Lou Hallwas