Little Moon Shines, But a bit dimmer than hoped
B. Smith | 02/15/2010
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I own every album Grant Lee Philips has ever released. I have seen him numerous times and I have always found delight in every new direction he has taken musically. Little Moon has some bright moments and the musicianship is very high. Sadly, it just doesn't live up to my expectations for Grant Lee. A few of the songs lack true lyrical depth and hang on a single phrase or idea that play out before he's done repeating it over and over. With lyrics like that, it doesn't draw you in to listen again and again as I have on previous albums. I have found a few songs that I do enjoy hearing over and over. "Nightbirds," Buried Treasure," and "One Morning" are something special. "Strangest Thing" has a great sound, even starting a bit cinematic for Grant Lee, and the lyrics are good, but a bit shallow. Over all, this is a good album. I would buy it again, but I would probably just buy the digital version and save a few dollars."