Channeling John, Paul, Ringo and George, the Research Turtles bring back simple pop-rock melodies and lyrics that only take a minute to learn on their nostalgic, self-titled debut. The opening song on the album makes a statement about what to expect from the type of music they play: “Let’s Get Carried Away.” It opens with [...]
Tag Archives: Pop Rock
Language Barriers
May 1, 2009 – 12:01 am
When we think of Zachary Richard at Jazz Fest, we think of a sort of Cajun Jimmy Buffett, not the quieter, more meditative roots rock of Richard’s first English album in 15 years, Last Kiss. Reflecting on those days, Richard says, “I was writing songs, but really that was the 3 a.m./smoke a joint school [...]
Better Than Ezra, Before The Robots (Artemis)
July 1, 2005 – 12:01 am
Collectively, the 13 tracks of Before The Robots are Better Than Ezra’s most polished and refined work since their 1997 release How Does Your Garden Grow. The sound, consisting mainly of guitar driven pop rock melodies and likable choruses, is similar to previous offerings from the band. Guitarist and lead singer Kevin Griffin is a [...]
