Another fascinating, captivating slab of singer-songwriter power pop with intensely high production values . Castillo`s debut sounds like the power pop album that Jeff Buckley would have made if had lived a bit longer; not only does Castillo sound like him, but he shares a similar sense of creating soundscapes inside his deceptively simple songs and letting them float skyward as they envelop the senses with their sweet, lulling beauty. There`s some Jeff Tweedy(some of the strongest songs here highlight the really, really poppy side of Wilco), Duncan Sheik, Salim Nourallah and Josh Rouse in here(not unlilke Chris Brown`s recent CD, "Now That You`re Fed". There are the lush, gorgeous explorations of guitar sounds similar to ones that you find on Doves or Travis records, as well. "Dreamy arrangements, quiet moments, thoughtful lyrics and haunting Fran Healy/Jeff Tweedy-ish vocals."-Houston Chronicle. "Musically, Castillo owes a bit to alt.country pioneers like Wilco but doesn`t let the album get bogged down by rigidly sticking to one genre. He owes just as much to Tom Petty`s pop-rock sensibilities, and it`s easy to compare Castillo`s songs to another alt.country rocker, Ryan Adams. But where Adams lost himself (and fans) by believing his own hype, listening to this album gives the impression that Castillo would probably be as humble and honest even if he were someday in a GAP commercial. Like Adams` work, Castillo`s songs spark real emotion -- there`s something in his songs to which almost every listener can relate. Whether falling in love, mistreating a loved one, or simply pining away for a lost love, Castillo`s songs allow brief snatches of familiar introspection. His songs are honest and thoughtful enough to make the listener take a step back, listen intently, and recall similar situations. It`s a special quality, and is rare in much of the indie songwriting of today."-Swizzle Stick. "(Castillo`s songs) draw listeners in with familiar emotional appeal and open-hearted candor. His new album will make Ryan Adams weep with jealousy."-Splendidzine. Bottom Line is this is a truly special release and Extremely Highly Recommended!
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