I fell in love with this album as soon as I heard the first riff. Jason
Martin's genius has reached its peak in this disc. Experimenting with all
sorts of intrumentation, SF59 has taken rock to a completely different
level. "Play the C Chord" has an edgy guitar sound and fills into a field of
steel and acoustic guitars. The steel guitar gives the song a slight country
feel without being corny and it's somehow just perfect for the song. "No New
Kinda Story" starts with a synth-orchestra and introduces a quirky melody
with some electronic rhythms humming the background. Jason's soothing voice
fills the air amist all these things and it makes you want to drive your car
late at night on a deserted country road. My favorite song on the CD is also
one of the shortest. With a basic piano melody and synths, "20 Dollar Bills"
leaves you at peace even when the low fuzz of the guitar comes from behind
the piano. Rock-n-roll is at its best with songs like "No More Shows" and "A
Dethroned King" with their pounding guitar lines and solid drumming. "Just
Try" offers a slow psychadelic state of mind and "My Name" is just a fun
song to listen to with its hints of Americana (the red album). Jason Martin
is an incredible songwriter and his passion flows into the concluding track,
"The Party," which brings back the simple piano sound with a flowing guitar
aura. Finally, the secret track features a guest saxophonist proving that
SF59 would make a great jazz/blues band. This is the kind of record that
inspires musicians to be original and I hope that Jason will continue
creating these masterpieces.
--Lars
Lars-O-Meter: 10 out of 10
Favorite Song: "20 Dollar Bills"
Record Label: Tooth&Nail Records
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