Review:

on 2012-05-31 Michael_Morrison Said:

Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound and image. There's something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good when we listen to them. Whatever it is - they all seem to have "it".

Today I spun to the latest CD from North Carolina based Doug McCurry entitled "Romance Like it Was". Venturing to the internet and reading the bio: I get the impression McCurry is one artist thats extremely passionate about his songwriting craft. From start to finish this CD from McCurry presents a very crazy evil-genius type of mystique but is very groovy and danceable. Almost like a modern day David Bowie if you will with a much harder edge. It has an Alternative Rock-Punk like quality to it but should not to be underestimated or easily pinned down. It dabbles in what I would call dark rock but without the over the top hard rock edge. Trust me when I say this artist is insane like one of his cited influences David Byrne (Talking Heads), but I can also hear XTC, Brian Eno and Tom Tom Club. Any fans of any of these musical styles will enjoy this latest release from McCurry. It's clearly marketed for those who like a male singer with a mystique of say a David Byrne and even some of the moer crazier music from Michael Stipe (R.E.M). I get the impression McCurry is company are rolling with what they know as an artists and performer within each one of these songs. In other words they hit the mark remarkably well by just being who he is. Favorite track is Track 1 (Blast Off). All songs possess amazing feel and the songwriting takes you farther down the road than the typical Independent Artist. Within each one of these songs McCurry delivers pure musical mojo. McCurry is clearly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to any artistic expression - especially music.

In close Doug McCurry is a fascinating artist. I can't help but wonder how many brain cells were damaged in his latest inception. Who cares as long as he delivers lightning in a bottle right? Well he does just that.

Like I said most famous artists out there have "it" I'm not so sure what it but Doug McCurry have whatever "it" may be.

Michael Morrison
(UK) Scotland
Rating: 7/10