In his previous incarnation as acoustic guitar guy, Jim got to strum and not much more. On this album, he gets to show off his musical chops: playing acoustic sure, but also tinkling the ebony and ivory (i.e. playing piano), as well as singing some tunes that have a down home feel to them that make it seem he's sitting in front of you. His vocal style and sound remind me a lot of Ben Kweller (which is a good thing).
The first track below, Summer Stay, has a wonderfully catchy chorus that snags you hook, line, and sinker. I guarantee you'll catch yourself singing along with Do Do Do....Do Do Do....Do Do Do Doooo. The second song, Of Course It's Not Up To Me, is a slower number that gives you a taste of Jim's piano playing.
All Smiles - Summer Stay : Ten Readings of A Warning
All Smiles - Of Course It's Not Up To Me : Ten Readings of A Warning
Grandaddy - Summer Here Kids : Under the Western Freeway
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More songs to make you smile
More songs to make you smile
Elastica - Smile : Elastica
Jeremy Enigk - Dare A Smile : World Waits
Josh Ritter - Bright Smile : Hello Starling
1 comment:
Does anyone know if the lead singer for Grandaddy is the same guy whos singing an Outback Steakhouse commercial? That guy has a pretty distinct voice and they sure do sound alike.
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