Search - Edward Rogers :: Sunday Fables

Everything old is new again

Eric D. Silver | Brooklyn, NY United States | 03/15/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A devotee of 60's pop, edward roger's debut album is a guided tour of a distant New York through the eyes of a London transplant. rogers, known to hip New Yorkers as the curator of the Beat Goes On series of shows at the ironically shuttered Bottom Line, is both muscial archivist and smart mimic. The list of guests here is a who's who of baroque pop: Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent from the Zombies; Marty Wilson-Piper from the Church--to name a few. Cellist extraordinaire Jane Scarpantoni's tasteful and tuneful strings always add, rather than overshadow the songs. Producer Josh Tyler has extracted fine performances from rogers and partner George Usher. I wish there was more breathing room in their vocals, but knowing the passion and single-minded drive that went into this album, I'm willing to forgive slights simply because as a labor of love, this record shines. Catchy, driving, gentle and lush. Tune in and enjoy."