Search - Graham Coxon :: The Spinning Top

Coxon goes Davey Graham

E. Waggoner | The Great Northwest USA | 06/19/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Having been a Blur fan from the start, I naturally followed the various member's solo careers. Graham Coxon, former-estranged guitarist for the band, had a handful of lead vocals while with Blur. For some, his voice is probably an acquired taste. I've always loved his fragile vocals as well as his stellar guitar-work (one of my favorite Blur songs is "You're So Great"). I also enjoyed his solo career, mostly mining territory staked out by lo-fi American indie rock. On The Spinning Top, Coxon goes in a more folk/acoustic direction. I love it. His fragile vocals suit the softer and varied material. He also stretches out on the guitar more so than in the past.

The albums not all soft - there are some bits of loud guitar here and there. Along with Damon Albarn's excursions into Bali music and the Gorillaz in the past few years, there is much to look forward to with both the imminent Blur reunion as well as the continuation of their solo exploits!! ENJOY!"