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Johnny Indovina's ending of Human Drama was a bit of a surprise, but it's no surprise that his muse hadn't left him and that he would want to continue on. Sound of the Blue Heart's debut album, not unexpectedly, leads on very clearly from Indovina's ... Full Descriptionpast work, being a passionate, moody collection of elegant rock songs that lean gothically at points but never stereotypically so. Indovina's singing voice is in ways the big difference; it's still him, but he generally keeps to a low-key, reflective tone throughout the album, his high-volume performances now long behind him. That said, the whole album is similarly understated but far from sleepy, letting sharp subtlety in lyrics and performances be the key, including more energetic numbers like the title track. Even at the album's flat-out loudest, as on the chorus of "Mad, Mad World" or the cinematic sweep of "River of Love," the feeling is much more of the classic rock of Indovina's youth than post-punk doom. It's a natural progression from the later days of Human Drama, drawing more on the wider roots that Indovina has never hidden to good effect ("I Cannot Look Away," meanwhile, goes even further back to cabaret roots, providing his own spin on the Dresden Dolls/Voltaire aesthetic). Susanna Lowery's backing vocals often add a classically soul/R&B touch to the arrangements as well, further helping the band make its own distinct mark. One common touch from the past is a pleasure to see again: Indovina's inclusion of an unexpected but well-handled cover song, in this case ELO's 1977 number "Can't Get It Out of My Head." Indovina's easygoing delivery wisely doesn't try to clone Jeff Lynne's, and the overall performance is a sweet little treat. ~ Ned Raggett
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A *fantastic* collection of songs.,
By j (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beauty? (Audio CD)
If you are familiar with the music of Johnny Indovina, I would tell you, this one has the power and emotion of "The World Inside" and the variety of "Pin-Ups" all backed with a modern beat.
To those not familiar with Johnny's music, I think the other person who liked the sound/feeling to early Bowie hit it on the head with that comparison, though they miss with their 3 stars, un-enthusiastic review, and for not mentioning it still has a very modern sound. Every song has a standout feature, that you will find yourself humming later as you walk, work or play. This one like all of Johnny's music is quietly powerful, if that makes any sense. It is full of energy without being loud. You may regret many things, but buying this CD will never be one of them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Record!!!,
By D (LA, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beauty? (Audio CD)
Johnny Indovina's ending of Human Drama was a bit of a surprise, but it's no surprise that his muse hadn't left him. great record!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
simply put, an album to own - a review by martine,
By martine adjani (los angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beauty? (Audio CD)
Sound of the Blue Heart's richly textured debut album leads on clearly from Indovina's past work as the singer/songwriter of Human Drama.
In the socially conscious title track, "Beauty?", Indovina contemplates the fickleness of fate. "I Cannot Look Away," meanwhile, goes back to cabaret roots, providing a Dresden Dolls/Voltaire aesthetic. I loved Indovina's inclusion of an unexpected but well-handled cover song, ELO's 1977 number "Can't Get It Out of My Head." Indovina's delivery doesn't try to clone Jeff Lynne's, and the overall performance is a definitely a treat. Indovina also covers brilliantly the moody "Pantomime Clown," by underground New Orleans based artist Damien Youth.
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