An album that will appeal to fans of the recent work of The Spongegones and the Shoes` Jeff Murphy. Here, on `Playing Katchup, out of the woodwork. After a hiatus of almost twenty years, Mark Cronk has emerged with a new band and a melodic power pop style reminiscent of an earlier era. "8 out of 10. sweet melodic solo album that will appeal to most fans of power pop, especially Spongtones fans, with it`s jangle and Beatlesque chord progressions. Opening with "It Can Wait" it bursts with powerful catchy guitars, and multi-tracked harmonies. The follow up "Who Are You Calling Now" is just as infectious with a steady Shoes-like rhythm throughout..."She`s The Girl" is a classic bit of Merseybeat goodness that is both uplifting and masterfully played. In fact, much of the following tracks are excellent, including "Rock and Roll Sunday" and "I`ve Seen Your Face Before.""- Power Pop Aholic.
So bottom line, "Playing Katchup" has vocal harmonies showcasing emotive and interesting lyrics, always on the front burner. The album is full of catchy guitar counter melodies and peppered with some surprisingly slick solos. This music is playfully uplifting and will inspire good vibes! A few songs drift from the power pop genre but still fit the mold. Friday Turned to Monday and Tiny Town can best be described as `ountry pop`. A new genre? Perhaps, but a very natural feel - not a bit contrived. You`ll wear this one out as the music reveals itself more and more with each play. Marks heyday was in the late 1970`s when at one point he shared the stage with The Ramones and Robert Palmer but this latest project may prove to be his best work yet.
Mark Cronk is a guitarist, singer/songwriter from a small central Pennsylvania town called Carlisle. He began his career in
the late 1970`s with a band called Appalachia. The group performed for clubs and concert halls and shared the stage with national artists such as Robert Palmer and the Ramones. Mark also performed as a solo act in many of the areas finer establishments. Along with his guitar teaching business Mark is now a member of Glass Onion. The band is heavily influenced by pop music of the 1960`s and regularly performs for public and private functions in central Pa. Marks music is a slice of power pop mixed with soft ballads and a few tunes that can best be characterized as Country/Pop. His songs are a reflection of a grown man`s experiences and attitudes refreshingly expressed in a genre usually reserved for the young. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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