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Does anyone listen to true music anymore?

jaylaporte | 02/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As I just clicked to read the customer reviews, I saw none. I became curious as to what people are listening to these days. They obviously aren't looking for the good stuff and are simply digesting what is force fed to them by the media. Joe Pernice has risen to become one of the most amazing song writers of my time. And this album is a continuation of his greatness. The songs allow you to think about your life and you are inspired by Pernice's words and melody. If you once liked alternative music, and are looking for something on the mellow side. Buy this CD, and everything else Joe Pernice has been involved in (Scud Mountain Boys and Pernice Brothers)."

Joe's big, bright blues

Jonathan Bower | New York, NY United States | 06/01/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I've gotten a lot of flack for not pulling this album out of my cd player for days at a time. Frankly though, I've developed a deaf ear towards all the folks dubbing Mr.Pernice's songs as simply "depressing" or a "hangover waiting to happen." I feel like the guy behind such crafted songwork is more intelligent than your everyday depressed simpleton. I even detect some tongue in cheek to his crooning "I hate my life" over and over again on the opening cut.Instead of letting the narrator in "Breakneck Speed" steer you to the bar think of a less hyper, very mellow early Elvis Costello and maybe you'll catch my drift. Yes, on his latest outpouring, Joe gives us some more wrist-slitting lyrics alongside lush, pure-pop arrangements. However, after falling head over heels for his fine approach to songwriting back when he was with the Scuds, this time around I'm choosing to give him some much deserved credit in the "wit department." Don't get me wrong. These are sad songs. And, translated, that's pop music in a nutshell. Just don't leave it all at face value. I have to chuckle a little at the overall picture. It's either that or write the guy a prescription for Paxil, or Prozac, or something..."

Just exquisite.

Jack McGuire | 03/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This guys writes beautiful songs just like fallin off a chair. Acoustically based with somewhat of a C'n W tinge to it. When he starts the whole shebang off telling us how he hates his life, the tone is set-regretful, bitter and lonely. And then the chorus comes in like sun in the eye of a hurricane. "Courage Up," one of the albums highlights has an almost Bacharach laced with Bread feel that's amazing. To really make this uncommunicative, this guys poppier stuff has a sound reminiscent of Wire, particularly on the Pernice Bros. album. Which makes it less odd that there's a New Order cover. Actually, considering the tone, a Joy Division cover might be more appropriate. "Breakneck Speed,""Up in Michigan,""Hundred Dollar Pocket," and "Kidney Shaped Pool," are just further evidence that Pernice is definately one of the finest songwriters around. In fact, the highest compliment I can give is that alot of Pernice's songs have a "Sister Goldenhair" vibe going-just the best."