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Deluxe

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I MET THIS GUY AT OMEGA RECORDING STUDIO. HE HAD A RECORDING CONTRACT BUT NEVER BECAME A HOUSEHOLD NAME. CHECK OUT HIS CLEAN SOUND.

1. One More Day in the Life
2. Simple Things
3. California
4. Keep From Crying
5. Every Minute
6. It'll Be Alright
7. Here Comes the Savior
8. So Good
9. Live Like a King
10. Playing the Guitar
11. Stay Where You Are

34:52 minutes

When I heard this CD and Parthenon's band P. Hux live in the 90's, I thought, wow, with great production this guy could be legendary. Well, then I hear Parthenon's first album and a CD of out-takes from the 80's and 90's. I was completely wrong. The synth keyboards, flashy Van Halen guitar, backing vocals and kitchen sink drowned his great songwriting. "Deluxe" is unadorned and in retrospect, perfect. I'd give it 5 stars, but it's only 34 minutes. Every song is strong and Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend" can not compare in songwriting (okay, Robert Quine & Richard Lloyd's guitars are beautiful).
It's hard to describe Parthenon's voice, but how about a mixture of Tom Petty, John Lennon, George Harrison and himself? The vocals are outstanding and his guitar-playing is perfect for the material. If you like The Beatles, Byrds, Stones, Dylan, Big Star & Petty, treat yourself to this underground legend's best work. I think he sings with ELO now... They should be singing his songs!