If acoustic-based power pop with a strong slant of jangly strumming if your thing, this album is going to be something special in your collection. Co- Produced by Smash Palace`s Stephen Butler and IKE`sBretty Talley, "Re-occurring Dream," represents the realization of John Shaughnessy`s "melting pot" artistic vision. Based around Philadelphia, John developed his style organically by soaking up all the local sounds, creating something unique while drawing liberally from his influences.
A self-described -avid listener-, it`s that penchant for listening that shapes what he creates. The resulting product is rhythmic and melodic, influenced by classics like the Beatles, as well as today`s singer-songwriters. This broad-ranging CD is multi-fasceted, at times riveting, and in the next breath, `just plain fun.` But whether singing a heartfelt ballad or a silly pop song, John`s warm, engaging style connects with an audience. Shaughnessy`s themes and moods range from cynical to inspirational, from deep and spiritual to obliviously unaffected, from expressions of desire and yearning to simple celebrations of the mundane and the humorous sides of life. But while the genre-hopping may induce some whiplash, it`s all very accessible, with its strong foothold in pop tradition, and John`s pleasant, emotive vocals at the forefront. Really a fresh and original delight to bite deep down and reach for another dose, shortly thereafter.
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