Stop the presses. Acoustic icon, Joshua Radin has gone electric. Not just electric guitar, either...this latest release features electric drum beats as well. He's gone from Elliot Smith to Howie Day, as far as the primary sound. There are the standard slow and sentimental tracks we're used to from Radin, like the title track. It ultimately came down to evolution with this artist. Most acoustic artists for that matter, are eventually limited by the confines of just one instrument and style really. The new elements to Radin's sound are pleasant. There are times, however, when it sounds slightly awkward. His voice doesn't really have the range for these kinds of genre-spanning manuevers and it's prevalent on tracks like "Road to Ride On" and "Here We Go". These tracks sort of sound like they were done acoustic and then remixed for a dance compilation album. The lyrics are true to form, maintaining the heartfelt and simple beauty that's become his signature. Unfortunately, in his progress he's lost that vintage element that is so appealing. The album is average, but shows promise.
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
We Were Here
Simple Times
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
We Were Here
Simple Times
Track:
We Are Only Getting Better
We Are Only Getting Better
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