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Rhett Miller is the frontman of the Old 97's, and 'The Instigator' is his first solo album, released back in 2002. In quite the departure from his day job, Rhett Miller embraces the kind of mainstream rock/pop sound of say Counting Crows, for what is almost a perfect little album. 'The Instigator' also has a similar sound to that of Evan Dando's 'Baby I'm Bored', which Jon Brion also produced. The front half of the record is very strong indeed. 'Our Love', 'This Is What I Do', the amazing 'Come Around', 'Things That Disappear' and 'World Inside The World' are each in their own way, great songs. There's nothing wrong with the rest of the album, rather that i don't think it quite lives up to… Read more
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Josh Rouse had set his standards pretty high with the run of albums that begun with his debut 'Dressed Up Like Nebraska', through to 2004's 'Nashville'. I have to admit that i am not really a fan of the albums since then, though i did try, to give each one the benefit of the doubt. I didn't have a problem with the Mediterranean flavour, it was more that the songs lacked a spark. So my first listen of 'The Happiness Waltz' was a happy one indeed, finding Josh Rouse back in full on singer-songwriter mode, with the 70's influence very much to the fore. I know that Brad Jones didn't suddenly disappear after 'Nashville', but the production on this album is back in the vein of '1972' &… Read more
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I have waited a long time for this. Ethan Johns is a name that i have come across constantly over the years, as producer for the likes of Ryan Adams, Ray Lamontagne, Kings of Leon, Laura Marling and a whole load of others. His talent as a producer and musician was never in question, but i was intrigued as to how he would make the transition to the role of singer-songwriter. Thankfully, it's not an issue. 'If Not Now Then When?' covers a broad range of styles, across folk, blues, country and a bit of garage rock, and the songs are pretty good too. His voice reminds me of a latter day, but English, Tom Petty and/or Jakob Dylan. A few famous friends return the favour and guest on the album… Read more
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