Glenn Mercer`s first-ever solo album "Wheels In Motion" seems to come at a time when other influential artists are busy reuniting and reconnecting with past material. But former lead singer, guitarist & composer of the highly influential band The Feelies chooses another path by delivering a hypnotic, highly melodic and often reflective album. Glenn adds, `The record is a very personal and intimate reflection on where I am, where I`ve been and where I`m going. The best part of the project was the opportunity to re-unite with a few old friends to play music. When I wrote and recorded the songs, I wanted the interplay between the guitar and vocal to be the main focus, building the track from that point.` After a 5-year hiatus from his last recording project Wake Ooloo, Glenn seems re-energized, re-focused and not afraid to lead us through his personal journey while showing us his influence by artists he knows, respects and admires such as Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan & Luna. "The first solo release from
the former member of the Feelies follows in the path of the later mellower
material from that band, while echoing their groundbreaking early work in
spots. Mercer still is influenced by The Velvet Underground, but, as
always, he personalizes that inspiration. The result is a low key and
captivating album. But low key does not mean it lacks intensity. The
centerpiece of the album is "Whatever Happened", which sounds like a track
from *Crazy Rhythms* that underwent a wizening process. There is a great
locked in rhythm part and an urgent jangling guitar, with Mercer`s voice
riding on top. Anton Fier (who only appears on this track) provides his
typically outstanding drumming. Excellent. Prior to that track, the album
builds from folk rock songs to slow burn rockers. The intensity then ebbs back a bit, but
That`s alright, as the songs are consistently strong. I`m particularly
taken by the sweetly melodic "Two Rights", which some enterprising power pop
band should cover. Speaking of covers, Mercer finishes the album off with a
nice cover of The Beatles "Within You, Without". This album wears very
well."-Mike Bennett, Fufkin.com.
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