Search - Frank Royster :: Innocence Is Bliss

Brandishing lots of jangly guitars, and an unabashed fetish for British Invasion pop, this is Frank's sophomore effort for Kool Kat! The former Fire Apes guitarist is aided here by former bandmates Tommy Hamer (drums) and Julian Volpe (bass). The record was brilliantly produced by The Spongetones' Jamie Hoover (who also contributes lead/rhythm guitars, lap steele, dulcimer, bass, and vocals to the proceedings), who, like Frank, makes no secret of his love for the Fab Four - and it shows throughout the record in the magic production and instrumental touches and embellishments he tastefully adds! The results are a match made in pop heaven! Includes a very cool cover of The Beatles' "Every Little Thing" and closes with Frank and his son McCartney (no surprise in his choice of his son's name) doing a very touching version of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (we've got dibs on McCartney's first solo record)! Frank has exhibited amazing growth since his Kool Kat debut! Similar to groups like The Smithereens, he has stayed in touch with his British Invasion roots. The record is full of killer melodies, tons of guitars, terrific musicianship and great songwriting. The songs are so amazingly upbeat, catchy and beautiful to the ears you have to listen to it on repeat ten-thousand times over. 'Brena, You' could've been a Paul McCartney/Wings track from 'Band On The Run'! There's not one dull moment on here. Play this record loud and sing your heart out!