Steven Mark`s "Aloneaphobe" is a work of immediacy,unfettered melodicism, lyrical acuity, and instrumental flourishes painting each song with a hard-won emotional complexity. Rooted in a rural, mid-western honesty, this release reminds us of the most transcendent sounds of The Jayhawks` best moments, The Gin Blossoms, Pernice Brothers, Elliot Smith and Jules Schear--and some early REM. In some of the quieter spots, there`s a bit of singer/songwriter pop, mid 70`s style that reminds me a bit of America and Bread. It`s a record that will take hold and not let is grip soften as all the songs have a gentle jangle, abstractly frank lyrics and a dusty-tinged brand of pop with devilishly catchy harmonies, one moment sparse and under-stated, the next pushing in a more direct crescendo. The material is here saturated with the complex embrace of warmly harmonized vocals throughout and confectionery melodies to bathe in. It`s a great joy to enjoy such great music that was written on the piano(well, I`m guessing there) instead of, say, the guitar. "This is music by someone who actually has something to say and knows how to say it"-AMG. "Vividly written imagery abounds throughout Mark`s songwriting"-DiscoveringArtists.com. "Steven Mark merges a collage of varied sounds to craft and hone his own unique voice. The vocals are rich and mellow, the lyrics are introspective and enlightening, and harmonies journey forward to highly addictive rhythms. Pick up this album immediately."-Smother.net Interesting Note: According to his bio, "Aloneaphobe" is a chronicle of a break up based on his own turbulent on-again-off-again romance and loosely inspired by the film Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. Like that great movie, expect an unexplainable sense
of joy upon hearing this. Accessible enough to be marketable, yet utterly
and completely unique, The Luxury Liners fit right into the eclectic musical landscape happening today. Extremely Highly Recommended!
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