Search - Mike Johnson :: Gone Out of Your Mind

Mike Johnson returns with a heavier sound

Jim Reed | New York | 06/18/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"It's been a few years since the release of I Feel Alright an album of haunting slow songs and I Feel Alright an album of country like ballads so what's new with Mike Johnson with this release?He still has the smooth understated vocals,still has dark lyrics(there'll never be a happy pop song from this guy)but in an interesting change the backup band has a loud snarling sound that gives the songs more energy this time around.Still the best song is the quieter If The World Hadn't Gone Insane and sometimes the noise can overwhelm Johnson's voice but it's nice to see Johnson evolve throughout the years trying different styles.Thundering bleakness from one of the best undiscovered artists out there today."