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The Noise Magazine
I have to say that I dig this guy. He wears his heart on his sleeve and
his songs are as truthful and honest as they come. The songs range from
straight-up Americana roots rock to a Brit-pop influenced form of
alt-country. Phil’s got some clever lyrics, solid musicianship, and
according to his bio, even an MBA. It seems like Phil’s got the right
business plan for a killer album. The songs wear their influences on
their sleeves, from the cocky barroom wisdom of Bono, the social
commentary and good ole rock ’n’ roll punch of Bruce Springsteen and
the wordsmith master, Bob Dylan. The album shines brightest for the
up-tempo numbers like “No Heart Ache” and “4th District of Bristol
Country,” but that shouldn’t take anything away from slower
alt-country numbers like “White Feather” and “Mother’s Day,”
both which feature some nice harmonica. This album boasts some serious
musicians as well, like Ed Toth (Doobie Brothers, ex-Vertical Horizon)
and producer/ collaborator, Tim Bradshaw, (David Gray, Liz Phair, Josh
Ritter, ex-Dog’s Eye View). Overall, this CD is a definite keeper.
Good job.
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