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5.0 out of 5 stars
Really, really solid album from an up & comer, December 10, 2004
This review is from: Something Borrowed (Audio CD)
In this day where male singer/songwriters are the flavor of the month, I'm pretty jaded by another pretty-boy with a guitar and a message. That being said- I am pretty blown away by this record.
I heard the first track on the radio and immediately found the sound recognizable in a strange way. Not in that is it Britney or is it X-tina, but more of a "I remember loving this artist 10 years ago" way. This record assimilates the organic chemistry of Counting Crows without the need for paxil or a decongestant. If you can imagine the edge of early pre-bloated Mellencamp, the pitch of James Taylor and the earnest blues of Van Morrison you start to get a gist of the voice.
The players in the band are pure perfection with strong harmonies, tight percussion and amazing Bass playing. Yes, the bassist. I might not utter that compliment again in my life, but the bass player (whom I subsequently discovered was borrowed from Vertical Horizon)carries this record with dead-on beats and unpredictable choices. The harmonies are dead on "jackopierce" and rightfully so, as Cary Pierce appears to have selected this project as a new duo.
Worth a try if you like slightly derivative acoustic rock that goes as well with you Latte as it does your Cabernet or Shiner.
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