--- In rust@yahoogroups.com, "Tcheb" <tchebb@y...> wrote:

> It's completely different from Neil stuff and even from Crazy Horse
stuff.
>
> Actually it's a little bit reminiscent of 80's indie rock. It's got
a kinda soulful easy goin' quality to it. Hard to say really.
>
> My personal favorites: Painting of a Man, His Song, Security Girl,
> Stress Release...
>
> Billy's vocals are really beautiful! From time to time a little bit
> off key (especially during Dreamer which IMHO with "Way Life Is" is
> the weak spot of the album... a little bit over the top) but still I
> think he's got one helluva voice. Raw and fragile.

The songs I don't get into as much as the others are Rainy Days and
Stained, but I like those too. The whole album is surprisingly
consistent. I've been listening to this a lot lately too. If I had
to draw any similarities, I'd say it's similar to Matt Piucci's album
Hellenes. It has very majestic passages alternated with quieter
sections, within the same song. The guitars sound very good on this
album, and also, I like the way he makes use of the banjo on one
song, adding some subtle resonance. I love Billy's voice on the song
Dreamer. His voice is just wonderful. I love his fragility that you
mentioned. I wasn't sure if voice would last thru an entire song,
but I love the way his voice is kind of ragged.

The song His Song is classic! Very heartfelt and the kind of thing
that haunts you a few days after hearing it. And so are the other
ones you mentioned.


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