I just gave my copy a first spin, and I think Michael has really nailed it. This could be the record that really puts Popboomerang on the map. I won't say that Reid is as good as Neil Finn, but the comparison fits and Reid doesn't suffer much when put next to that living legend. What struck me during my first listen was how I got more into it as the tracks went by, and how it just sounds right --this record just sounds like it was meant to be, y'know? Mike Bennett NP: Sector 27 -- COMPLETE Record reviews and more at http://fufkin.com >From: "Michael Carpenter" >Reply-To: audities@smoe.org >To: >Subject: Tim Reid >Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:19:21 +1100 > >Hey gang.. > >For any of you auditeers looking for great new releases early this year, >you'd be well pleased to check out the new album from Tim Reid. I heard it >yesterday, and just couldn't stop playing it. First class songwriting, >great >singing (i could listen to his voice all day.. oh, i did!) and great >production make this a must have, and certainly an early contender for the >Top 10.. i can't imagine a better singer songwriter record coming out this >year. It's a little mellow.. a great record to listen to loud, as it's >quite >emotional and overwhelming. I hear flavours of Neil Finn in some of the >melodic turns, and the presentation reminds me of Elliot Smith at times.. >but less angular than Elliot could be. Every song is great and accessible, >and while he may conjure up the spirits of Neil & Elliot, rest assured that >Tim combines all that to make his own unique voice, as a singer and >songwriter. Here's a guy who could be a MAJOR new talent given half a >chance.. > >Available from Popboomerang, and i assume Not Lame and the like. > >MC > > _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418