ARTIST: Stephen Lawrenson
TITLE: Every Summer
LABEL: Paisley Pop
GENRE: Rock
TIME: 38:23 min
SIZE:  52,8 MB
RIP DATE: Feb-17-2005
RELEASE DATE: 000-00-2004
WEBSITE: n/a

Track List:

01. 4U                                         03:09
02. Town                                       03:44
03. Laughter and Tears                         03:01
04. Harmonee                                   03:31
05. Mind                                       03:19
06. Stairway                                   02:44
07. Too Far                                    03:48
08. Out There                                  03:23
09. One More Try                               03:43
10. That Way                                   04:34
11. Town (Acoustic Version)                    03:27

Release Notes:

Excellent debut from Stephen Lawrenson and now out
on the continually excellent Paisley Pop label.
Lawrenson most definitely reminds us of Jeff Lynne
and ELO in the vocal department(a bit of Lennon, as
well) but it`s clear the music shares a bond with
Sir Lynne as the Beatles-obsessions naturally become
embedded in so much of the musical refrains,
arrangements and instrumentation. Echoes, refrains,
divinations are also taken from XTC, early solo
McCartney and Badfinger, maybe some Raspberries
dotting in and out. What makes it even better is
this is 10 perfect tracks timed to such an effect
they most certainly do not over stay their welcome
but leave you wanting more without the frustration
of not being able to get it. The rich harmonies(and
their carefully layered arrangements) are a balm to
all our pop senses with their uplifting refrains.
The intent is pure here, that is clear--which makes
this debut all the more charming and exciting. It
reminds me of recent exciting debuts with the same
qualities, Eugene Edwards and Frank Barajas.
Extremely Highly Recommended.