Count legendary Fairport Convention stickman Dave Mattacks and XTC guitargonaut Dave Gregory among the stellar guests on board for "Cycle," the long-awaited collaboration between ex-Headlight and Roger McGuinn sideman Steve Robinson, and award-winning singer/songwriter Ed Woltil of The Ditchflowers. Their songs veer from sunny to frosty, poptastic to sarcastic, quirky to stately, and back again. "Brilliant melodies, beautiful harmonies and songwriting that captures the best of Anglo and American Pop." -- Curtis Ross, Tampa Tribune
While snarky electric tracks like the Dave Gregory-propelled Liberty Daze and Elastic Man show that Robinson and Woltil aren't above a little tart, tongue-in-cheek social commentary, it's the warm-hearted, acoustic-based odes to daughters (Butterflies/Who You Are) and old friends (Hello, Hello/Godspeed) that paint them as the softies that they really are.
Dave Mattacks (Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Elton John) contributes stellar drum tracks to Love Somebody and The Boy From Down The Hill. Gregory contributes some fabulous Harrisonesque slide guitar to the vaguely Kinksy/XTC-ish Elastic Man and in an astonishing, barely disguised nod to Queen guitarist Brian May, helps turn the anti-oil diatribe, Liberty Daze into a bit of a jaw-dropper.
"Every cut is a crystalline gem" --Luke Torn, Uncut Magazine
Snappy, acoustic guitar-driven folk-rocker with Beatlesque electric guitar accents, poetic lyrics, male harmony vocals and a driving beat. An uplifting, "Love is all, so just get off your backside and do it!" message. A "No more excuses!" song of encouragement. Quirky romantic comedy, TV commercial, Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Snappy, guitar-driven folk-rock song about old friends reconnecting after years apart. Sounds a little like REM with a Beatle-style hooky chorus with layered harmonies. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Rock
Upbeat folky song about about expressing emotional support amid the emotional upheaval of a friend moving away to a new town. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Upbeat social commentary on those whose opinions and emotions change depending upon their audience and situation. Could apply to those in personal relationships or shape-shifting politicians. Perfect for election season! Male vocal, piano and acrobatic bass with slide guitar accents. Male Vocals, Pop, Beatles-Pop
Lovely heartfelt ode to a loved one. Features acoustic guitar, plaintive male lead vocal and accompanying harmony in the style of Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Gentle finger picked folk pop song about watching a child blossom and grow like a flower in the garden. Has a vaguely 60s psychedelic style with sitar flourishes. Sounds a little like Donovan with a dash of XTC! Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Gentle rumination on making the most of your life. Built around acoustic guitar and layered harmonies reminiscent of Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Male Vocals, Folk, Folk Pop
Atmospheric, acoustic guitar-driven folk-rock song with layered harmonies and an old-fashioned vocal round arrangement at the close. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Psychedelic folk rock song about leaving home and the familiar feelings that return when you visit family and old haunts. Feature male vocals, driving percussion and backwards guitar flourishes that add a late 60s era Beatles flair. Sounds a little like classic British folk-rock if performed by XTC. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk
Ornate piano-driven ballad that touches upon the little regrets everyone experiences in their lives. Sounds a little like Paul McCartney, Neil Finn and Ron Sexsmith. Features orchestral touches and male lead vocal with expressive counter melody in the last verse. Male Vocals, Pop, Baroque Pop
Dramatic lament about corporate culture and rampant societal greed. Features atmospheric and acrobatic lead guitars, Male Vocals, Rock, Rock Singer-Songwriter
Snappy and sparkling guitar-driven observation about searching for your better self while being cognizant of the inherent dangers of waxing too nostalgic about the past. It’s a bit of a groovy one. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Singer-Songwriter
Bouncy (of course!) piano-based popper that touches upon the ups and downs that come with being a human, falling in love and taking that leap of faith. A bit of a Beatle-style romp with a sprinkling of XTC-style guitar seasoning courtesy of XTC guitargonaut, Dave Gregory. Male Vocals, Pop, Beatles-Pop
Acoustic guitar-based folk-rocker touching upon the joys of musical collaboration & personal interaction. With a lyrical theme redolent of Dylan’s 'Shelter From the Storm’, yet cut from the same sonic cloth as Beggar’s Banquet-era Stones, Lifeboat features a nyckelharpa to further muddy the water. Male Vocals, Rock, Folk Rock
Gentle, acoustic guitar-based tale of reconciliation; a plea to let bygones be just that and to forgive, forget and make up. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
Stately and snazzy McCartneyish pop tale replete with harpsichord accompaniment, coquettish lyric and harmonies aplenty. It’s regal, baby! Male Vocals, Pop, Baroque Pop
Biting observation on the decline of civility in the political forum, and vulnerable people being manipulated by idealogues propagating culture wars, with no regard to the damage they do. Has a swirling, catchy worldbeat-ish vibe cloaked in exotic strings, finger bells and tablas. Male Vocals, Folk, Psychedelic Folk
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