http://www.notlame.com/CDEGLASH1.htmlJOE EGLASH - Build A Fire"Build A Fire" represents a full circle in the musical life of Joe Eglash - after years working on either side of the music industry. Matured, hook-filled songwriting matched with a one-man-band mentality to produce a landmark, dynamic recording. Recorded in vintage fashion with live takes and Queen-like overdubs, new ground is tread upon with a horizon of hooks, grooves, and harmonies. Influences are subtle but point in the direction of where Eglash`s heart and soul lie: XTC, They Might Be Giants, and Jellyfish on a more acoustic bent. His sweet, unaffected folksy acoustic pop combines with crisp and woozily light-hearted but powerful hooks. This is some seriously tasty stuff that manages to break out flairs of originality and extreme competence in the musicianship department ---- and, then, to sew them together making this an fresh and always mightily enjoyable listen. <p> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash103.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash103.mp3">Song #1</a> - mp3</p><p><p> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash113.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash113.mp3">Song #2</a> - mp3</p><p><p> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash101.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash101.mp3">Song #3</a> - mp3</p><p><p> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash111.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash111.mp3">Song #4</a> - mp3</p><p><p> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash102.mp3"><img src="http://www.notlame.com/images/ear.jpg" width="20" border=0 alt="power pop, independent music"></a> <a href="http://www.notlame.com/audio/cdeglash102.mp3">Song #5</a> - mp3</p><p>http://www.notlame.com/JOE_EGLASH/Page_1/CDEGLASH1.html