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Lets Go Do What Happens

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It's not often an artist is caught on tape in such fine form. 'Lets go do what happens' is a little inaccessable at first, but on further listening explodes into a beautifully constructed sound-scape. this his third album sees Francis mature; taking a more witty experimental approach in tracks like 'Crazy as a Pitstop' & 'Give up your day job'. The songs are weighted with complex layered sounds and an infectious positive message - the perfect antidote to an attack of the blues. Listening to 'Revolution' you get a real sense of sincerity on the artists part, through a mix of clever lyric and an emotional delivery. This is an album with a Lennonesque message for the 90's, to love yourself, believe in yourself and be yourself. This man has talent. Francis Dunnery has always been known for his exceptional skill on guitar, on 'Lets go do what happens' he shows us he is also a skilled singer/songwriter. I just can't wait to see what he'll come up with next. Buy it now.

This album did not live up to my expectations. Instead it hurdled me full-throttle into a new realm of consciousness.

Grasping for words to express the beauty of this album, I'm left to just say that Francis Dunnery knows his s***. Without a dull moment, Dunnery takes the listener on a wild ride to the moon and beyond life and death with a dazzling array of musical styles and grooves.

Dunnery is not shy about making Music That Matters. While most artists that attempt this come off as snobish, Dunnery's confession-style wit is delivered without a trace of pretense. The message, is overwhelmingly "you are what you believe you are." To Dunnery, misery is optional, and this emphasis on spirituality is terrifically infectious. The message is aptly mixed with unusual imagery to keep you listening and entertained.

Do yourself a favor and go get this album.

Forget for a second about the new age, self-help lyrics Francis Dunnery thorws-- though they are very good. Let't Go Do What Happens is filled with great music.


Basically rock songs, the album is rich with grinding guitars, thick synthasizers, and brass that alternates between jazz and soul. Dunnery's music is not particually complex, but is textured, layred, and most important, genuine. He is a rocker, but one who can make his rock swing, loop and happily hollar. There is not a ballad on here, but these cookers have the melody and bouyancy of the best pop.

Look at the cover, and you can tell Dunnery is an eccentric who does not give a witt about what you think of him, but you can't help but love the nutty optimism he exudes here.

Great album

Perhaps you can either make great music or grow older and get comfortable with yourself. The latest release by Dunnery, the gifted British songwriter/guitarist, positively reeks of contentment and self-acceptance. Witness this line from "Perfect Shape" - "I want you by my side to throw that perfect shape inside of me . . . together, together, together, so we can be free". Those familiar with "Tall Blonde Helicopter," his brilliant 1995 release, should prepare themselves for some initial disappointment.

Unfathomably, the disc leads off with some of the hardest yet weakest tracks. The intent seems to be to position Dunnery as a commercially viable pop guitarist. The result is to demonstrate how hard it will be for the man who wrote "I Don't Want To Be Alternative" to grow beyond the noncommercial niche he has created for himself. The music stands up fairly well, but the lyrics are derivative and unengaging, creating an artistic imbalance. On second thought, maybe it does stand a chance of commercial success.

Not until the fourth track, " Crazy is a Pitstop," does Dunnery display the combination of quirky lyricism and high-energy musicianship that defined "Helicopter".

"Jonah," a passable if uninspired ballad, is followed up by the goofy and airy "Riding on the Back." The disc really takes off with "I'95," a guitar-driven rocker that offers Dunnery at his best - a raw, accessible sound with infectious riffs and lyrics worth your attention.

The rest of the disc balances articulate, straightforward ballads such as "Crazy Little Heart of Mine," "Home in my Heart" and "Revolution" with the existential rocker, "Whoever Brought me Here" and the Zappaesque "Give Up your Day Job," a delightfully anarchic tune that will have you smiling if not laughing out loud.

Those unfamiliar with Dunnery should first pick up "Helicopter," if only to experience the ! edge that he's lost on the new one. As Dunnery writes in "I'95," "What's the point of hanging onto an image of yourself. I question my redemption and I knew you'd have to go, `cause the story about the struggle of my life is completely over." Let's just hope his days of consistently brilliant songwriting aren't over as well.