Search - David Wilcox :: Airstream

A More Introspective Journey

Chad Davies | Barnesville, GA | 03/04/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"On his latest album, Airstream, David Wilcox takes a path that is at once more outwardly focused and introspective in its subject matter than his previous offerings. While this may seem paradoxical, songs such as "Three Brothers", "Plain View", "To Love" and "Falling For It" treat big topics such as conflict between religious faiths, global perspectives and the trap of war while "Forever Now", "Little White Lie" and "Never Change" are undeniably interior in their focus as if the singer/songwriter found himself drawn to the big issues of the day and while confronting them found it necessary to take refuge within his own thoughts and experiences.



Another thread that seems to run through the album is a melancholy tone that seems to inhabit many of the lyrics and almost all of the music. To me, there is a somewhat less hope than usually finds on a David Wilcox album (or perhaps its more subtly given) though I didn't find that this detracted from the album. Also, the narratively themed songs usually found have been replaced by songs either about issues or lessons learned. All of this makes for an album that, while similar to other albums, is different in its feel.



For me there were some really great tunes melodically in addition to those listed above such as "Perfect Storm" (my favorite tune off the album right now), the tongue-in-cheek "Reaper Sweepstakes" (which has been a concert favorite for a while now), the insightful "No Telling Where" and the wonderfully sentimental "This Old Car".



What hasn't changed is Dave's thoughtful lyrics, his beautiful musical craftsmanship and his strong sense of journey and discovery. This isn't an album you'll play while bopping around the house or driving around town but rather one you'll want to put on in the quiet moments or on a rainy day better suited for thought than activity. For these times, I can't think of a better companion that these snapshots from Dave."

One for the Soul

Gabrielle Auteil | Yardley, pa United States | 01/07/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm such a fan David Wilcox can do no wrong, however, this one really sings to what is going on in my life at the present. All his albums have done this for me; he expresses in words so well what we all experience."

David Wilcox AIRSTREAM is all the name implies!

Jeanne B. Rawlings | Chico, CA | 11/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wilcox has done it again. If you are a fan, you'll be especially pleased. If you're new to Mr. Wilcox's expert talents, you are in for a real treat. He melds original songs with wonderful guitarsman-ship - and his lyrics, as usual, pull together humor, wit, wisdom, and psycho-spiritual depth. This is another great album to add to your collection."