TIM LEE Tim Lee is a Southern musician, so it's no surprise that this album is power pop with Southern rock or alt.country flavoring, particularly on the jangle-y title track that kickstarts the record. Supported by a nifty and seasoned supporting cast, Lee glides through these tunes without much problem as the gritty, Byrds-ish "Half-Life" brings to mind an early Steve Earle prior to Exit O. Formerly one half of the Windbreakers with Bobby Sutliff, Lee is able to make the most out of the rapid "Alone Together" that recalls a Tom Petty b-side. And "Get Up, Get Up" has that crunchy, boogie feeling that John Fogerty mastered long ago. It still holds up here though. Generally, Lee excels on the tight, power pop of "Real Bad Habit", not reinventing the wheel but just giving it a spit shine instead. The lone problem is how many of the songs, although strong, seem to blend into one another such as "Live Through Me" and "Black & White To Me". But thankfully "Greyhound From Jackson", with its Neil Young overtones, is a surprising jewel. [Insound] — Jason MacNeil multiple songs: [player] |
