| Here's another review of "Looks Like I'm Tall". This one is from Indie Pages a great website that has been friendly to us ever since the Chain CD. In addition to their musical content, they have a whole mess of links to great little independent artists of all different kinds. It's cool and friendly.
Henning Ohlenbusch - "Looks Like I'm Tall" cd (Rub Wrongways)
You may have heard this memorable name from his band, School For The Dead, who have released a couple albums on this very label. Although that band is mostly the work of Henning, this album has him doing pretty much everything from writing to playing to recording - even most of the sleeve's artwork is his. In terms of the songwriting style, the music on this album is not too different from that of his other band; except that the songs themselves are quite a bit more low-key here. There are a couple upbeat tunes, like "But We Did" and "A Machine To Break Your Heart", but the majority of them are quieter and acoustic-based, calling to mind Joe Pernice at times, and even Paul Simon and Crosby, Stills, Nash And Young in some places (the latter is especially noticeable in the harmonies in "20,000 Dollars"). A very pleasant and gentle record. MTQ=8/11
2 comments:
The last review you printed here was not so positive. I have to tell you I think it's a blast that you have the guts to print a negative review of your own music.
Wouldn't it be hysterical if big artists printed NEGATIVE reviews on their albums? I'm all for it. Refreshing.
No offense, but why is Henning the only one writing lately?
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