"Like those who have posted before, I bought this expecting it to be a new album from the irreverant voice of christian music, not the folk album I listened to. I will admit this isnt a fair review, since I am not into this kind of music, and was expecting something else, but if you are looking for a new Steve Taylor album...keep waiting.."
Very disappointing -- wrong guy
blwest1 | 07/14/1999
(1 out of 5 stars)
"In terms of content, this is a folk-style album. There will be some who appreciate its straight-forward sound, which doesn't push many boundaries musically or lyrically.
I bought this album expecting another work by lyrical genius Steve Taylor (albums from "Clone" to "Squint", Newsboys producer, witty satire, depth of lyric). When I found the CD on this web site, I thought perhaps the RealAudio on Amazon.com must not have captured the essense of musicality and wit I've come to expect. However, the clips are typical. So those who like what they hear on the clips will probably like this album.
My apologies to the man with the same name, but this is not the Steve Taylor of alternative Christian rock fame. I returned this album when I realized I bought it based on its placement in the wrong category."
Where is steve taylor!
blwest1 | 07/31/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"this is not the most awesome steve taylor i listened to in my teenage years. how could this folk music get mixed up with christian? what do we have to do to get the REAL steve tayor on cd at amazon? i would do anything to be able to get ahold of "meltdown" again!"
This is not the REAL Steve Taylor!
blwest1 | 06/25/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"This is not the Steve Taylor of Chagall Guevara fame. Also reference Newsboys, Guardian, and several of his own albums for the lyrical genius of the REAL Steve Taylor.( Am I applying this to thick. )Now onto this Steve Taylor of "Who Pays The Piper?". Reference the Fugs. This album doesn't have a defining style, but leans to the folk side. I appreciate the lyrical ideas but they didn't come across as strong as they cold have. The music seemed simple and didn't bring the lyrics out. I am not an avid listener of this style of music so my opinion may not be valid. Take it for what it is. Just understand that we all have enjoy different things. I will stick with the REAL thing."
So it's not the other Steve Taylor ...
blwest1 | 08/18/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"... it's still pretty good.Judge this on its own merits. The other Steve Taylor is a genius, but this guy has his own strengths. It's a good disc, musically creative, lyrically interesting."