This album is like one of those unexpected
treasures that show up on your door step. Weve been a bit backlogged here
at anti, getting reviews done so this CD has latterly been sitting in a
pile on my desk and now Im cursing myself for letting that happen as Alex
Lloyds beautiful songs would have been a sure tonic to some of the lackluster
releases of the past few months.
Lloyd follows the singer-songwriter tradition
but instead of middle of the road acoustic trappings he goes for full features
songwriting with lush harmonies, unforgettable melodies, and a wall of
sound approach to the music that underlies the vocals. The music has a
retro feel to it at times that would have found this album a top seller
in the late 60s but he also has a modern vibe that would do a band like
Tonic proud.
Alex Lloyds biggest asset aside from his
songwriting skills is his soulful vocals. He doesnt have the range of
a Jeff Buckley but his instrument is indeed amazing!
Its hard to pick a favorite song in this
collect, since all of the tracks stand on there own. This is highly recommended
album for anyone who like melodic, yet potent music that doesnt have to
resort to hand banging to get your attention. Australia can be proud
of this import! The songs are here, its just a matter to see if the thick
headed radio programmers here in the states have enough taste and sense
to by pass the usual rules and give Alex the chance at the American mainstream
he deserves, heaven knows we need quality music like this to help invigorate
a dying music market here in America. Either that or it would be interesting
to see if EMI puts their muscle behind this album.
Posted by t. dale:
alex lloyd is my friend he makes me proud to be New Zealand what a man and what a country
Posted by Lucy:
I agree with gretch! I LOVE Coldplay as well.
Posted by Lucy:
i LOVE this album!
Posted by Mike:
Alex Lloyd is so awesome, my favorite singer. Totally agree with the review.
Posted by gretch:
Really, I can't believe what people are saying, this is a great album, although it gets a little draggy toward the end. This album and Coldplay's Rush of Blood to the Head, were two of the best releases this year.
Posted by ThatFilthyStinkingHobo:
Alex Lloyd is a fat homosexual. I would gladly stab him in the eye for a stale roll of bread.
Posted by Mike:
Alex Lloyd is "amazing". I can't believe he hasn't become the new Dave Matthews or David Gray yet. His music and lyrics are so real.
Posted by Lizoud!:
I am not a fan of alex lloyd by any strech of the imagination. hell, i even litrally fell asleep when my parents took me to his concert. it's just funny that album is just being released in the states or whatever now, when it was released over 2 years ago here in auz. it sucks btw, i have NOOOOO idea why this dude gave nearly 5 stars. bah!
