Customer Reviews

Squash

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Do not pass go, do not collect $..., do NOT pay attention to the poor misguided soul who thiks this is a country album. (??????) Thibaud's previous two albums were enjoyable blasts of Tommy Keene-ish guitar pop, but this record takes it to another level. Hook filled songs, passionate singing and textured arrangements reminiscent of early REM or Toad the Wet Sprocket make this a must for fans of smart, melodic pop-rock. Play 'Unbroken' once and you'll be hooked!

After becoming a huge Todd Thibaud fan with "Little Mystery" I quickly got a copy of "Squash", and I would say it follows the path set by "Little Mystery". Easy but solid songs, with good hooks, mostly positive lyrics and Todd's voice over it all. In my opinion, the overall result is not as tight as the previous CD, but that doesn't mean there are not good songs here. As in another review, "Dragging Me Down" is an excellent song to start your day, because it makes you be in a good mood for a while. "Sacred", "Uninvited, Overdue" or "Unbroken" are again, perfect examples of Todd's ability to write catchy songs that know when how to rock or when how to be mellow.

All in all, a good album which is the logical way to follow if you enjoy "Little Mystery" as much as I do.

In spite of the moronic review here, this is not a country album. It is roots rock in the style of Hootie in the Blowfish, Edwin McCain, and Steve Earle.

If you have ANY hesitation about buying this CD, listen to the clip of "Is It Love?" GREAT STUFF!!!!!

Although Todd plays a tele and has a bit of twang, this is just good ol' fashioned bar room music. I love this CD and think Todd Thibaud is one of the best "undiscovered" artists around today. I found out about him through the rootsrocklive.com mailing list. Great music news and updates there!

Anyway, don't hesitate to get this CD. It is easily the best of what is around.

- Bob Ryan

I had only heard three songs off this album about three years ago and finally was able to get my hands on a copy. As for country-sounding? Only about as much as Tom Petty is a country musician.

Great hooks and solid voice in every song. "Dragging Me Down" is always a good song to put me in a good mood. "Is It Love?" is a great song with a good melody. "Unbroken" is my absolute favorite song off the album, it's haunting and just sticks in my head for hours. "Uninvited, Overdue" does have its twangy moments but could never be confused with a country song.

Each song contains elements of music that I've not heard in years and frankly mainstream music would do good to find.

This is a superb folk-rock CD by an outstanding singer-songwriter.

I bought this album after I read a stellar review in the Boston Globe. I was dissappointed. Although a sincere musician, Todd Thibaud is essentially a country music artist. The review made it sound like it was a rock/pop album.

It's not. I am not a big fan of country music.

I bought this album after I read a stellar review in the Boston Globe. I was dissappointed. Although a sincere musician, Todd Thibaud is essentially a country music artist. The review made it sound like it was a rock/pop album...
And I'm not crazy about country music.