Search - The Bennett Cale Project :: Goodbye Kirkwood Drive

Such a great sound!

Terri Patton | 08/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There wasn't one song that I did not like. I liked them all. The album is really good. The album has variety. New music with clear passionate vocals creates a unique signature of his own saying to me he's got that "THING" - that special thing that lasts and lasts. It's golden and alive. I like this sound! The sound is full and moving, emotional and bonding. The musicianship is top of the line; I can tell they really loved doing this album. The album pulls the music styles from the 70's and 80's together with a fresh new sound. Bennett's vocals and music, the band and really good songwriting create a much needed change in the music industry. The trend is writing good songs like the old days past, when artists had a unique sound created by music, vocals and most importantly, the song. He's a trend-setter on the rise. As a songwriter myself, his music on this album makes me want to write again.



The pulse of "Kirkwood Drive" is fun, and the lyrics are so memorable. The music is "I-want-to-sing-along-with-you-every-time-I-hear-it" music. That's just what everyone will do with they hear this one. I also hear as a soundtrack song for film or a TV show theme song, even a commercial.



"Groove with You" and "I Know I'm Right" remind me of Al Green and the Spinners because of the guitar, piano, organ and drums. It'll have you rockin' your head and

dancing in your seat.



The song "Green Chair" starts out like a folk song with the vocal and guitar, and then breaks into a rock-edge backdrop. It was like being on a highway riding as the sun comes up breaking into your world, brightening your world and you.



"As My Love" reminds me of Prince and that sound from that time. His vocals fully express what the song is saying. Bennett has a real honesty in his vocals and guitar playing that comes through with each song.



"But I Do" has got a sound that is a mix of Steely Dan, George Benson and Bennett and friends. I like the groove and the words.



"Between You and Me," "This Time Around" and "California" are really good songs also. They have that "Hotel California" feel to them and we all know how big that song was and that it is still being played and covered.



"Built This Road" is so powerful, expressing how hard it is to let go, as does "As My Love" and "Green Chair," but each song is different. What are appealing are the many ways and reasons for letting go and how. The words are fresh and moving. The guitar and vocals are so good.



I love the ending song - it makes you want more, like, "Hey wait! Is that it? Is there more? I want to hear more!!"



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Bennett Rocks!

Dana Duffy | Antioch, Ca | 09/15/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not one who usually does this, my best friend is a lot better at it then I am, but Bennett defanetly deserves the word being spread.



Bennetts musics is phenominal! I cant say enough about it. I hadn't heard of them until I saw them live... right there and then they hooked me in (which it will do to anyone who sees them live!). There is so much of Bennett in this music, but at the same time, its something that can reach to a variety of people. The "extras" in the cd are great as well. "Notions of Gold"(which is an extra) is one of my favorite songs on the CD... the harmony and sound in this song is absolutley amazing. But the harmony and music in all the songs are great and so wonderful! This is a defanet addition to any library, especially for a music lover like me!"

Very good listen - nice addition to your collection

Eric Davis | Los Angeles, CA | 08/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, I'm not used to writing these things, but I have to pass the good word.



I live in Los Angeles, CA, and you see lots of bands come and go, but these guys really stand out, and prompted my purchase. I hope to see more of them and more albums to come!



Original sound, full of passion, depth, and range.



Let me describe some of the songs



Song 1, "Kirkland Drive" -- It will be their hit, kind of sounds like a mix between Lennon/Beatles, with lyrics that stick in your head; an anthem that sets the tone.



"Groove with You" - can someone say, chill and hang.



The next couple songs I feel are like 3 song mediation. "Green Chair" - poetic and lyrics that bring you sullen images of lonely, yearning thoughts, bringing you down into another space. Have you ever lost someone? The next song, "As my Love", kind of explains it and brings you through the discourse -- sad song and as the song says, "It ain't so easy in this empty room...".



"Stride" full of courage and triumph. "But I do", I don't know why, but reminds me of Velvet Underground.



When I heard the woman singing on "I know I'm Right", I had to know her name. Angelic voice in such a fun song. (She wasn't at the concert I went to) ah shucks. My favorite morning song!



"This Time Around" - Flange sound, dark, mysterious, vicious -- I remembered this from the concert. Crank it up! Excellent!



"California" - Mellow, nice song -- reminds me of the Eagles.



I don't know what else to say. It's just a great listen altogether. I recommend it.

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