The Spring Collection - s/t

Sometimes, okay, many times, you can look at a record cover and just *know* what`s inside. This is terribly reassuring with The Spring Collection as front-and-center are a Rickenbacker bass and Rick 12 string stood bsides a simple 4 piece drum set. Perfect. And if that hits you the same, this one to pick up for sure. Featuring the Mendoza Brothers, Bart and Joe, The Spring Collection is the project of Joe Mendoza, who smartly brings his brother Bart to play alongside him and fans of Bart`s bands The Shambles will be happy hear that The Spring Collection shares some musical DNA. But The Spring Collection has Joe bringing a more rootsy, earthy, more acoustic driven and contemporary sound to his own project. Instead of mod-driven Beat inspired pop(which is certainly here, though), you`ll find echoes of early REM, quick tastes of Toad The Wet Sprocket and Freedy Johnston and sort of male driven version of Indigo Girls as there is a distinct but hard to pin down Southern flavor the overall feel of the album`s 16 songs. Truly a refreshing, invigorating and 12 string laced charmer. Very Highly Recommended!!

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