Coverage from the UK
Terrascope gave the album a nice review from across the pond. That coupled with Sarah Morrison’s review through Insomnia Radio and it might soon be time to hop on Virgin Atlantic, rent a bus, jam with Page and Plant and play some huge festivals with Noel, Liam, Damon and Graham. Or not.
But it is nice to get some love from across the pond. It’s buried deep within the page so I’ve repasted it here. Take a look. Perhaps my favorite bit is the part where Simon and Stephen remark that “judging by the lyrics, the experience [with the US healthcare system] was unsatisfactory.” Indeed it was. Quite an understatement actually.
Here’s the review:
Off to America now for “Pain Is A Reliable Signal” by New York singer-songwriter Sam Jacobs, aka The Flying Change. This album of ten short songs documents trying times, as Jacobs, his wife and family encounter the American health care system. Judging by the lyrics the experience was unsatisfactory. As the album unfolds, the core of Jacob’s lugubrious voice and guitar is augmented by instrument and electronics arrangements by producer Paul Brill; sometimes subtle, at other times rocking. “The Mayo Clinic” features pedal steel guitar, resonant drums and a gorgeous minor key violin solo; an album highlight for sure, while “The Ways That We Destroy Ourselves” is angry and uptempo, with hyper drums and brass band backing. “Don’t Look Away” has a strong tune and a very nice orchestral/synth accompaniment, with tinkling piano to counter the unsettling lyrics; another highlight. “The Northern Bay” ends the album with Jacobs’ enormously reverberated voice, suggesting vast uncaring hospitals and empty corridors. An accomplished release.
Thanks, mates.
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Chucky
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