Very nicely done home CD-R project that, simliar to Bob Salvait, mines more
early 80`s new wave pop sounds, but Crazed Outlook goes a bit further into
the later part of that decade--and beyond-- working in some sounds of the
forgotten Railway Children, Elvis Costello and Blur. The soundscapes on
crazed outlooks debut album flaunt current elements, while also flashing
back through the past four decades. The opening track "Spellbound" combines
a 90s rock groove, emotional lyrics and a hook that does not let go,
whereas "Karma" exudes a more radio-friendly, yet intimate, vibe. The
horn-laden "Undateable", which vents about dating frustrations, has a
retro-80s mood not far removed from Phil Collins or Erasure, but with an
edginess not portrayed by either artist. "Cute" takes the post-grunge
movement in a new direction, combining cynical lyrics about the endurance of
physical attraction with a dynamic blend of loud and soft guitars. One of
the most explosive songs on the album, "Pop diva" takes a multi-faceted look
at the rise and fall of a stereotypical pop diva. The infectious "Ill do
anything" is about extreme infatuation, one of the reoccurring themes on the
album. Proving that good songs matter and always sounding fresh, crazed
outlook puts the power in power pop. "Crazed(the singer) sound quite a bit
like John Wesley Harding, and the opener, "Spellbound" wouldn`t be out of
place one of Harding`s more rocking efforts. "Karma" is a great mid-tempo
number with a bit of jangle. They then break out the horns on "Undateable",
which ha a late 70`s Graham Parker pub-rock vibe...If you`re a fan of any of
these acts i`ve mentioned here, this one`ll be right up your
alley"-AbsolutePowerPopBlogspot.com. Recommended!!
 Spellbound - mp3
Karma - mp3
Girls Want It - mp3
Weird - mp3
It`s All About You - mp3 |
