Bill Madden has a voice reminiscent of Peter Gabriel spliced with Rod Stewart, spread over a Springsteeny-country-and-church-organ landscape. Some of the songs are super-strong and great sounding. The power of "Gone" is a huge standout. It's not easy to say where this fits into the modern musical landscape, but that's probably a good thing. This one won't be among my top-of-2006 lists or anything, and I can't imagine really ever getting the urge to crank this album on the stereo, but it is certainly competent, perhaps more suited to an older crowd. Some self-indulgent wanking throught he background of "What In The World." Indeed.
ElsewhereBill Madden websitePublished : April, 2006. |
