John Doe (Punk) - Forever Hasn't Happened Yet*
Though punk rock rarely emphasizes a vocalist's emotional range and subtlety, John Doe distinguished himself during the glory days of X as arguably the finest singer that punk has ever spawned. His latest solo release gives him more room to stretch, showcasing a vocal expanse that is equal parts romantic hope, world-weary resignation, and hard-boiled desperation--sometimes all at once, as on "Mama Don't" (sung with his 16-year-old daughter Veronica Jane). While rarely sounding generic or nostalgic, the music draws from the same blues and country roadhouse roots that X did (and its side project, the Knitters, did even more). The acoustic "Worried Brow" and "Twin Brother" (in harmony with Grant Lee Phillips) spotlight Doe's voice at its most supple. X fans will find that band's spirit renewed in the propulsive "Heartless, " powered by Dave Alvin's guitar; the narcotic rush of "Ready" (a cautionary tale); and the songwriting collaboration with former bandmate and wife Exene Cervenka "Hwy 5, " with Neko Case serving as Doe's female vocal foil. "There's doom in my heart and blood in your eyes, " sings Doe in "The Losing Kind, " the noirish opener. His music may have gotten softer, but John Doe hasn't. --Don McLeese Binding Audio CD. Artist(s): John Doe. Publisher(s): Yep Roc. Label: Yep Roc.
| Fabricant: | Yep Roc Records |
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| Prix le plus bas (CAD): | 7,31 $ |
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| Artist : | John Doe |
| Format : | CD |
| Marque : | Outside Music |
| music_track : | Repeat Performance - with Cindy Lee Berryhill |
