CD Review: Green To Think - liar like me - Page 2

There’s a huge over-the-top section of the song, reminiscent of Sisters of Mercy's "Dominion." This extended vocal bridge acts as an unusual and not entirely unwelcome overblown sugary contrast to the sincerity of the rest; it’s the moment, too, that puts the lie to the rest of what is being said.

“Song For A Girl” could be the title track for a movie of the week. For someone who generally likes faster-paced music, or some bitching vocal chops a la Tori Amos, it was the nadir of the disc.

“Wake Up Sarah” benefited from its personalization, and after being thrown for a loop with the country-drowned introduction, it really worked.

I don’t like coffee and you don’t like my music You came here for quiet so you could read your script I don’t like reading so that makes us even But we both have something we believe in And NY’s bigger so I want you to know

That it’s all right now
Tomorrow will be here with some direction
I said it’s all right now
The lights they never fade on Broadway

It was about this time, I began to think the entire disc and each song in it was somehow meant for Sarah; that she was playing all the roles.

“We Are Stars,” “Anything For You,” Can I Call For You?” round out the journey of love, itself a roller coaster ride with thrills and throw-up moments.

Collectively the CD lacks cohesion, but individually each song brings it’s full grace and personality to the occasion. Overall, too, the lyrics have punch and are worth a listen. Simple and pared down to their essence; no overt drama. Nice.

AUDIO REALM NOTES: I have an additional standard for listening to music; does it sound good in the car?
IN CAR ::: On that score, “Dear Urgency,” “Can you Hear Me?” get a yes, but overall a no.
REGULAR STEREO ::: Turn the bass down for the ballads.
HEADPHONES ($29.99 Koss cushioned): Awesome. Improved over listening in the car, on computer speakers to regular stereo speakers. BEST.

SEE ALSO Larry Sakin’s Nov. 22 review of Liar Like Me

SEE ALSO, Blogcritics Radio Podcasts Four and Five, which feature, with permission “Dear Urgency” and “Liar Like Me,” respectively.

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