Chris 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 organ, and graceful acoustic and electric lead guitars all contribute to a great wall of sound. With so many great songs to choose from, picking a favorite is a difficult task, but "Salt of the Earth," with its slightly Hendrix sound, is probably it. Definitely a must have for your collection.
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Other coverage for this album
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…HM Magazine #72Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernHaving 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…Similar sounding releases
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