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Troubled Times

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Yes, I'm a bit biased. Though I'm not his mum, I've been listening to him from the time he was in college to just about five minutes ago.

I'll leave it short and sweet. His lyrics are provocative, his voice is entrancing and his CD is a MUST. (I suggest both Advertising Space and Extravagant Gestutre to really chart the his progression.)

Holcombe Waller is one of the most talented singers I have ever come across in terms of his range, his expression and his style. There is a sense of whimsy and craft in all of his music, a great counter to some of the more serious subjects of the songs.

Holcombe Waller is a talented composer. For someone who writes and arranges music (his own as well as others) he is able to intricately intertwine melody and harmony. He makes bold choices and weaves complicated layers.

And well, he's just a really nice guy. Can't beat that.

holcombe's voice is hauntingly beautiful, his lyrics smart and poignant.

this album just gets better and better with every listen.

Holcombe Waller's a musical genius. This is the album I go to when I want to tear my hair out thinking about the war or the current administration's latest follies. His gorgeous voice, mixed with brilliant lyrics, make this a standout record that everyone should have in their collection.

This is one of my all time favorite cds. Holcombe Waller's combination of his beautiful voice and appropriately current lyrics make this a disk that I have played over and over again - in fact, since I got it, I haven't taken it out of my car disk player. The songs are diverse and match any mood, and his voice is addicting and transforming. Everyone who jumps in my car always asks me who is playing - he seems to appeal to all ages and types. I can't wait for more!

Holcombe Waller has a pretty voice, it's true. But he makes terrible use of that pretty voice. For a particularly egregious example, listen to track 7 ("You Love Me") which, much like track 4, is sugary pop dressed up as indie, alternative whatever. Newsflash: sugary melodies are sugary melodies whether they're about love or Condeleeza Rice, of all people.

If he hired a decent producer instead of producing it himself, and if he collaborated with someone who knows how to write compelling music Holcombe Waller could really be something....