Gestation. We are all birthed into this world after spending time in our mothers` wombs growing, evolving and having our DNA push our identities to the forefront of physical body before coming into the world. Luke Jacksons "And Then Some" has been a project born of many years of carefully constructed work needing patience and the right time to be unleashed on music fans. The time has arrived and it is a beautiful `baby` right out of the gate. It features the help some of very key figures on the Swedish power pop scene from such bands as Beagle, Brainpool, Per Gessle, The Cardigans and Favorita. Yes, there are refrains of those bands` works you can find in here and the pedigree just mentioned is, in and of itself, worthy of making "And Then Some" an easy-pick up for many here --- but it is the collision of Swedish pop sensibilities and distinctive eloquence of the song`s arrangements that make this CD so compelling. Densely layered guitars and vocal harmonies fuse with sweeping string lines, none of which ever draw the ear too far from what lies at the heart of Luke Jackson`s music - gorgeous, expressive, unpretentious songs. "8 out of 10. Instantly catchy choruses and plenty of dreamy harmonies. This is a expressive album that wears it`s heart on it`s sleeve. Fans of Bleu, Jeff Lynne, Canadian or Swedish power pop will flip for Luke Jackson. Just an excellent album that touches the spectrum of emotions." - PowerPopAHolic. "Swaggering seamlessly through the classic sounds of Neil Young, George Martin and Brian Wilson, what Luke Jackson`s latest, `And Then Some, lacks in originality, makes up by the fact he`s created an album that`s insistent and difficult to ignore. It borders on the masterly, and while the sound may feel the same, Jackson`s managed to successfully make the same old song feel new again. And Then Some is a pop-rock musical feast - a tantalizing collection of audio confections - that never tries to overcome its associations. From the minute "Come Tomorrow" kicks in, it becomes a challenge to wipe a delirious smile off your face as you become swept into a snappy and upbeat ascension of vocal harmonies and mid-60s guitars that inject a euphoric sense of musical innocence into your consciousness. It is almost disabling; the harder you try to figure out the reference for Jackson`s playing, the more you feel your efforts are being undermined and disabled by the fact that by the third run around of the chorus, you`re already singing along. It leaves you wondering how the hell he swept you over to the pop-rock side so effortlessly All the comparisons that could easily be made with the likes of Neil Young, George Martin and Brian Wilson become obliterated by the sheer songwriting strength of Jackson`s musical personality by the end of the album. He has effortlessly created his own sophisticated pop-rock sound that breathes a musical passion, allowing him to stand outside the shadows of his predecessors. `And Then Some` is everything you could ask for: passionate and uncomplicated feel-good music, and then some. 8 out of 10. " - MusesMuse. " A bulls-eye as far as melody, songwriting and accessibility is concerned...anyone who likes crunchy pop-rock and atmospheric melancholy tunes will enjoy this album."-RockTimes.de. ""And Then Some" will have your head swirling with pure pop rock goodness..."Come Tomorrow" is a perfect example of the type of music you will find on this excellent release. With an instantly catchy chorus and plenty of oohs and aahs backing things up, this track hits all the right buttons and then some." - Bills Music Forum. Yes, indeed - EXTREMELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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