ARTIST: Ken Sharp TITLE: Sonic Crayons LABEL: Jet Fighter GENRE: Pop TIME: 43:21 min SIZE: 61,5 MB RIP DATE: Aug-23-2007 RELEASE DATE: Jul-31-2007 WEBSITE: n/a
Track List:
01. Hello Hello 00:48 02. The Man Who Couldn't Be Wrong 03:47 03. Better Every Day 03:28 04. Melody Hill 02:54 05. New Attitude 04:03 06. Orange Cellophane 03:55 07. So Simple Radio 03:10 08. Candy 03:48 09. Get Yourself Together 04:13 10. Rush Rush 03:51 11. Why Girls Cry 03:53 12. I Got Lost 04:07 13. ....Remember 01:24
Release Notes:
It's been a long road to the release of "Sonic Crayons" but it's clear Ken Sharp knew exactly what he was doing and why. This is his third release and good as "1301 Highland Ave" and "Happy Accidents" were, "Sonic Crayons" perfects Sharp's special blend of Raspberries inspired "Abbey Road" obsession. What we said of the previous releases applies - mountains of archetypal pure pop hooks, lush orchestration and arrangements and a dash of dreamy pure pop psych - but the difference here is these songs are fired in the depths of life experience but this is no whine fest. It's a celebration of all that right with the sunny side of power pop. Featuring the talents of ex-Wanderlust and Skies Of America leader, Rob Bonfiglio, Carnie Wilson and Chip Z'Nuff and Donnie Vie from Enuff 'Z Nuff, this a fine, fine setting of Beatles-obessed artists to bring these melodies to life. Listen to "The Man Who Couldn't Be Wrong" and tell me you can't hear this somewhere on Side Two on "Abbey Road". How about the chippy "Melody Hill" that brings a collage of The Searchers, Raspberries, Smithereens and late 70s skinny tie jangle pop out into the clear? Could have been a hit for The Rembrandts, actually. Should Be.
Seriously, it goes on and on. There are 13 keepers and batting average to make any musician proud and a music fan content and confident that your hard earned money will be well-spent.
"Sonic Crayons" is Ken Sharp's best album to date. The songs are chock full of engaging twists and turns, clever arrangements and cool sonic surprises. If you're a fan of Beatlesque power pop, you're sure to enjoy this CD."--Eric Carmen. We called "Happy Accidents" 'a monstrous pop achievement' back in 1999, but "Sonic Crayons" not just white-outs that accomplishment but creates a lush, gripping and colorful tapestry that pushes this CD to the head of the 2007 class. EXTREMELY Highly Recommended!