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Summertown is the sound of a band proud to carry the banner for classic and alternative power pop groups from the 1960s to the 1980s. It sounds like a reviewer's cop-out, but how much you like this stuff seems to depend on how enamored you are of the form as a whole, rather than the content in particular. The songs are confidently executed and fairly melodic, but not exceptionally so. There are plenty of power chords, occasional psychedelic blips and a bit of a late-20th century metallic blur in some of the guitar parts. The songs are cheerful and literate, but not terribly deep. It can be given a no-holds-barred thumbs-up to fans of Big Star and Chris Stamey (who produced), yet could use more substance and personality. The lyrics guaranteed to provoke the most critical comment are found on "Down with Peter Green," inspired (obliquely, it seems) by the troubled original Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
The Mayflies USA, MainArtist - Mayflies USA, Composer - Cannonball Cannonball! Music, MusicPublisher
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
Album review
Summertown is the sound of a band proud to carry the banner for classic and alternative power pop groups from the 1960s to the 1980s. It sounds like a reviewer's cop-out, but how much you like this stuff seems to depend on how enamored you are of the form as a whole, rather than the content in particular. The songs are confidently executed and fairly melodic, but not exceptionally so. There are plenty of power chords, occasional psychedelic blips and a bit of a late-20th century metallic blur in some of the guitar parts. The songs are cheerful and literate, but not terribly deep. It can be given a no-holds-barred thumbs-up to fans of Big Star and Chris Stamey (who produced), yet could use more substance and personality. The lyrics guaranteed to provoke the most critical comment are found on "Down with Peter Green," inspired (obliquely, it seems) by the troubled original Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:37
- Main artists: The Mayflies USA
- Composer: The Mayflies USA
- Label: Yep Roc Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
1999 Yep Roc Records 1999 Cannonball Cannonball! Music
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