After I got this, I went to All Music Guide -- they thought it was just O.K. 
Memphis late-'70s power pop -- but my initial listen made me think more of 
it than that.  I'm flooded with a combo of stuff I bought, review stuff and 
listening to things for my top 20, but the one play convinced me that I made 
a terrific purchase.  I wish I could be more specific, but it sounds like a 
very good '70s power pop record, with a certain Southern charm.  I'm looking 
forward to giving it a few more spins and then checking out the earlier 
record...

Mike Bennett
Record reviews and more at http://fufkin.com

>From: Michael Coxe <audities@sonic.net>

>Michael Bennett wrote:
>>
>>Old stuff -
>>Van Duren -- IDIOT OPTIMISM
>
>Wow!! From googling - released (1st except as limited
>Japanese issue - 25 years on the shelf) on Lucky Seven
>Records, which will also reissue Are You Serious? in 2004.
>
>Insanely great pop news!
>
>What do you think of it Mike?
>
>  - michael
>
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