Author: Everclear

Features:

• SONGS FROM AN AMERICAN MOVIE VOL. MUSIC

Format: Import

Release Date: 11-07-2000

Details: Reminiscences permeate the dozen diverse tracks that populate Everclear's fourth outing. The trio, spearheaded by writer/guitarist/producer Art Alexakis, looks back in myriad ways on Songs From An American Movie. Alexakis skilfully and sweetly addresses his recent divorce ("The Honeymoon Song", "Now That It's Over"), musical heroes ("Otis Redding") and childhood ("AM Radio"), frequently matching his words with suitably retro music. Although the only cover is a new-wave take on Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl", familiar musical references abound. On "AM Radio," a brief sample of "Mr Big Shot" sets the tone for funky flashback fun, while "The Honeymoon Song" is full of Brian Wilson inflections. Alexakis references his own "Everything to Everyone" in the title track, while "Otis Redding", "Unemployed Boyfriend" and "Wonderful" are more commercial alt-rock Everclear than homage Everclear. Alexakis set out to make a pop album, and while millennial teenagers have their own definition of "pop", for '70s-kid Alexakis, Songs From An American Movie serves as a summertime soundtrack to his 30-something life. --Katherine Turman

UPC: 724349706125

EAN: 0724349706125

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood