This is definitely the first album that I've covered by an abstract sculptor, but New Jersey's Scott Keesler has many other Art related projects, the latest being Come Along, his debut solo album. As part of a quartet, this is an album that will float many of our boats.
At times, it reminds me of the likes of Guided By Voices and Mythical Motors. The vocal is gentler and certainly lower volume wise in the mix. Songs are built on riffs that are gripping and at times get slightly heavier.
Therefore, at times there is a slightly 90s scuzzy feel, those riffs certainly resonate, but Keesler's vocal keeps the album on the melodic side. You find the songs gripping, almost hypnotising. However, a song such as My World reveals some fine harmonies in a song that instrumentally sounds a little Status Quo and you can imagine Ian Hunter on piano.
Beggin' (For My Baby) even kicks off with a Bass riff making to The Jam's Start (so also The Beatle's Taxman) before venturing into a harder sound. Dirty Looks almost gets into Masters Of Reality territory. But overall, the album is engagingly melodic and adds a storming short guitar solo.
The tile track gets all Power Pop and Eyes is a built on a chiming riff and is effective Indie Rock with adds engaging harmony vocals whilst breaking out splendidly. There is lots to like here and Keesler sounds like he's been doing this for years, which is a great complement for a debut album,
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD, Cassette, 8 Track and as a download.
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