> 
> <<I also hear too much direct EC influences in the songs for me to feel that
> this
> disk is something completely fresh or totally original (or is not something I
> have heard before).>>
> 
> Of course, if all we were looking for was something completely fresh, totally
> original and something we have not heard before, we probably wouldn't be on
> the Audities list.
> 
> Just a thought.


It's a very GOOD thought, John.

We've talked this before, but it's worth bringing up, I suppose, again.

This applies to all genres, one can argue...but simple rock 'n roll in all
its forms and sub-genres(power pop included, naturally) had explosive,
exponential growth in its first 25 years on earth(start 1954 w/ Elvis
arriving at Sun Studios or Bill Haley).

Think of some particular periods in that time frame with impact on culture,
at large.   From a US perspective: 1956, 1964, 1965-1968 when the music
changed and moved forward monthly, 1976-1978.

I always am perplexed this sort of (albeit, of the mild sort here)
criticism.  

This IS power pop, ya know?   John says is perfectly.

Why not just enjoy a really, really cool CD like this one for what is, let
it's simple but inspired *and* wholly un-original glow wash over you-put it
on and smile---for me, Edwards' CD is a great example of what making music
in this genre 2004 is (partially) all about.

In this sector of the genre, it's fairly classic for my ears.   A simple,
consistent and immediate listening pleasure.   I was shocked at how many of
these songs made it on my Ipod.

As Greg said, your mileage may vary, but if you want potentially original in
rock music right now, then check out the new CD's from The Fiery Furnaces or
The Velvet Teen or Head Automatica.  The may not be great releases(well, the
Fiery Furnaces) but there's restless spirit in their grooves points to a
sign of hope that rock' n roll can move forward a bit.

So.....It's just pop, enjoy it. :-)

But ,arguably....rock 'n roll as an healthy, growing, evolving rock 'n roll
form *is* in crisis and been in 'stasis', a slowdown phase for over 20
years.

Discuss.

Peace,
Bruce
@ Not Lame