It has been 8 long years since Rob Bonfiglio's last solo album and it's great to have him back. 2018's Trouble Again, an album that featured heavily in our Best 100 Albums Of that year. He has a storied career behind him and that experience really comes to the fore here.
A key part of one of my all time favourite Power Pop bands of all time, Wanderlust, you can also read Mick's extensive interview with the band here. He is also Guitarist and Musical Director for Wilson Phillips as well as an in demand Session Guitarist.
Many have him down as a Not Lame-esque Power Pop which has never really been the case. The Over Under feels more Pop Rock with departures into other areas, although Runnin' From Me certainly fits that description.
The title track is more 80s, particularly with the US New Wave synth, but it is also a little funky. Yet Fade Away is very Americana with some great Pedal Steel from Xandy Chelmis. Wandering Eyes is very very Matthew Sweet like.
The album reminds me a lot of Andrew Gold without the piano a fair bit, which is a complement. There is also an absolute gem within. Monsters is absolutely stellar, a little Butch Walker when he was relevant. All in All a wonderful melodic listen.
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