Music Review

Telegraph

EW's GRADE
A-

Details Lead Performance: Richard Davies; Genre: Rock

Long labeled a '60s revivalist, Davies does away with many of his most obvious retro-isms here on Telegraph. He still stubbornly clings to an affection for old-fashioned songcraft, though, and these beautifully constructed, subtly arranged songs are full of intricate harmonies and understated detail, from pianist Joe McGinty's light-touch tinkling right down to the clear, delicate sound of the cymbals. A-

Originally posted Apr 24, 1998 Published in issue #428 Apr 24, 1998 Order article reprints

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