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AllMusic Review
by Tom Demalon
The Irish trio the Fat Lady Sings switched labels to
Atlantic for their sophomore release Johnson. Produced by Steve
Osbourne, the band, led by singer Nick Kelly,
manages to straddle the line between immediately catchy, organic pop
and their deeper artistic yearnings with good results. Kelly is a gifted
lyricist and proves capable of tackling a range of emotions. Johnson
kicks off with "Boil" and his angry vocals compliment the seething
lyrics. The band, completed by bassist Dermot Lynch and guitarist/keyboardist Tim Bradshaw,
help provide engaging sonic backdrops for Kelly's words. The highlights
include "Drunkard Logic," a U.K. hit about regret with acoustic guitars
and piano, and "Horse Water Wind," featuring gorgeous harmonies and a
bed of guitars. Things are bleak at times, but the band does offer some
optimism as on the jaunty, unbridled "Stealing a Plane." Johnson proves
to be a melodic, articulate treat.
Tracklist
| 1 | Boil | 4:48 |
| 2 | Show Of Myself | 5:11 |
| 3 | Alien | 4:22 |
| 4 | Drunkard Logic | 4:19 |
| 5 | World Exploding Touch | 3:56 |
| 6 | Horse Water Wind | 5:50 |
| 7 | This Guitar | 4:44 |
| 8 | Johnny Sunrise | 4:48 |
| 9 | Stealing A Plane | 3:31 |
| 10 | Colourblind | 3:49 |
| 11 | But | 1:52 |
| 12 | Providence | 5:30 |
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