Having heard an extremely mellow two-song demo a few months back, I didn't expect this to be something we could review here... But the energy from the first track, "God Only Knows," blew me off my presupposing haunches. A smooth, creative vibe coats this solo debut, brought to us by the brain and voice of Love Coma (RIP). And given the artistic vision of Chris Taylor, I doubt this disc's buzz will fizzle into the night. Even the tracks that begin subdued, (i.e.: "Another Witness") drift into an ethereal distortion by the chorus. Well done, and nice to hear.
Other coverage for this album
The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Chris OttChris Taylor from San Antonio, TX, went all the way to Brentwood, TN, and hooked up with an impressive collection of polished studio musicians to record a solid blend of contemporary rock and country. It's easy to see why this CD has such good sound quality; the credits read like a who's who of the Nashville CCM scene. Clear vocals, tight crisp percussion, bluesy harmonica, laid-back Hammond…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Steven S. BaldwinThe break-up of a beloved band most often results in much lamentation. Rarely can it be seen as the cause of celebration. Chris Taylor's emergence as a solo artist after fronting Love Coma is a mixture of both. Rhythm House, an obscure little label that only represents two other artists, was the lucky recipient of Taylor's talent and signature upon the all-important dotted line. The result of…Similar sounding releases
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