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Once again, the only fault I find with an EP is that if you like it, you’re left wanting more. Such is the case with this four-song gem from singer/songwriter Luke Temple. There are melodic twists ala Jeff Buckley, but without the vocal theatrics, and Temple also resembles Paul Simon and Teitur in vocal tone. He’s great on the two acoustic tracks, but the alt/pop opening track with his full band, “B-Bird,” is flat-out stunning.
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So-Cal based four-piece band Stereo 360 writes contagious pop/punk that makes you want to crank the volume and leave the knob where it is. Their debut on Baby Pea Records is guitar-driven ear candy that combines flavors of new wave, modern rock, pop and punk, and with lots of harmonies…think modern day Outfield, and maybe a little cooler than that. “Automatic” and “California” are the catchiest songs on here and the ones that could put this band on the map, but they really show their melodic versatility on “Beautiful.”
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Leaning toward the old-school country of Emmy Lou Harris and at the same time the pop/jazz flavor of Ricki Lee Jones, Australian singer/songwriter Kasey Chambers has a sweet, soulful voice that is the perfect complement to some really pretty songs. Chambers balances radio friendly tracks like “Hollywood” and “Stronger” with the bluegrassy “Follow You Home” and painfully reflective ballads like “Paper Aeroplanes.”
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Though lacking a major label budget, Keno sings with passion and writes melodies and arrangements that seem to transcend genres. There’s a classic rock feel to most of the record, but the underlying theme and message here is clear: this guy doesn’t like what’s going on in the world and he’s expressing that through his music. Standout tracks are “You Got to Believe” and the alternative leaning “Flowers in Bloom.”
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A seasoned veteran that many are just now starting to hear about, singer/songwriter Chuck Prophet has just released his second album on New West and seventh overall. Prophet has a bluesy voice that is smooth and easy on the ears, and at its upper register resembles Ray Davies of the Kinks. There are flavors of blues, funk, rock, pop, alt-country, jazz…am I missing anything? Well, Prophet isn’t and he really shines here as an artist and a songwriter. The trippy “You Did” is my favorite track among a lot of good ones.
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Lounge music gets some cool points here, as pianist Bob Carpenter has a haunting quality about his songs, mostly instrumental, that make them mesmerizing. It doesn’t hurt that he enlisted the help of guitar god Steve Vai to produce it. This is the kind of CD you put in late at night to relax, while lighting up a cigar and enjoying an after dinner drink. But most of all and more importantly, you guys can impress the ladies by having this in your collection.
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This is three-chord bliss, faster than Blink 182 and Weezer, but with the same tongue in cheek lyrical messages. It’s hard to take seriously a band that started as a joke and writes songs with titles like “Divas Are Skanks” and “You’re Stupid, I Hate You,” but the music is catchy and these guys can really play their instruments. “Girlfriend” is one of the few tracks at a comfortable listening tempo, and is downright radio friendly.
~Mike Farley
mfarley@bullz-eye.com