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Until You See the Sun
Strange keyboard sounds start this. It grows out from there, eventually turning into a cool pop music vibe. This is catchy and just tasty. There are some nods to glam rock on this. |
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Says a Tender Mind
This track lands under progressive rock. The thing is, it’s got a modern prog vibe, but there are also retro elements at play. It’s catchy. Yet, it’s also complex. This is a great tune that even surpasses the opener.
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Building a Robot
On the one hand, this shares the catchy hook concept with the other two songs. Beyond that, though, this one is completely different. It’s very much a folk rock kind of tune. It would have felt at home in the 1970s in a lot of ways. It is definitely a great number, though. |
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The Sultan of Brunei
In some ways this is similar to the last piece. It has a bit of a jazzy element, though. The give and take dual vocal arrangement is great. There are parts of this that make me think of Steely Dan a bit. This is one of the best tunes here, really. |
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After the Healing
I like this one a lot. The basic concept doesn’t change a lot, but the jazzy groove on this one just works so well. The hooks are strong and all the instrumental touches are just about perfect. |
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When Howie Dressed Me Down
A more straightahead rocker, there is some funk built into this. It’s not bad, but it’s just not at the same level as some of the rest here. |
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The Professor
This is another that just doesn’t stand as tall as a lot of the rest. The rocker is just lacking some intangible thing. It’s just nothing all that special. |
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I’ve Been Thinking
Now, this is more like it. Combining alternative pop with classic rock, this is catchy. It just has a lot of magic in the mix. It’s one of the highlights here. |
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Kid
Here is another packed with great moments. It’s a rocker, but it’s also folk-oriented in a lot of ways. It’s a real pop-oriented tune, too. It’s a winner, that’s for sure. |
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Saying Goodbye
I love this song. It is basically a balladic piece. It has some great vocal elements and the whole song is just so well constructed. It’s rather jazzy, but also has a great folk music feeling at play. |
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The Libertarian
This bonus track is pretty good, but not exceptional. Then again, it is a bonus track. |
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