...and a complete clip of one of the album's best songs.
This stuff is as impressive a slice of power pop craftsmanship as I've heard this side of The Lemon Twigs in years; when they say in the trailer that it's recommended for fans of Paul McCartney and Emitt Rhodes, they're not overselling it.
I must confess that I was previously unaware of this guy -- whose late 70s/early 80s band 4 Out of 5 Doctors is apparently highly regarded by genre afficianados -- but this is his first solo effort ever. You can find out more about him -- and check out the rest of Weight..., which is a 23-track pop opera concept record -- over at his official link HERE.
And may I just say, and for the record (as it were), that between this and the new Twigs album, 2026 is turning out to be a very good year for the kind of music that comprises the raison d'etre of this here blog.
7 comments:
Halfway through. This is a Billy Joel record! Really good stuff.
Okay, just finished. Really fantastic record! Love it. Thanks for the tip.
Mon plaisir. 😎
WOW. That's great. The Emitt Rhodes comparison is valid. Instant purchase.
Very very solid record (though maybe too long). I liked it a lot more than the Twigs album.
Maybe the best record I’ve heard in 2026. Everything I love about Billy Joel’s first records. Thank you for sharing this guy with us! Buying!!!
Great name for an album that we all can relate to - " The Weight of Early Years".
The second clip stands up to clip 1 comparisons especially to one of my favorite bands, 10cc
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