I'll Be Lightning
Yep Roc Records - Yep Roc Records
Liam Finn
Release date: 2008-01-22
Audio CD
Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Australia, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, New Zealand, Pop, Pop/Rock Music, Rock, Rock / Indie Rock, Rock/Pop
1. Better To Be
2. Second Chance
3. Gather To the Chapel
4. Lead Balloon
5. Fire In Your Belly
6. Lullaby
7. Energy Spent
8. Music Moves My Feet
9. Remember When
10. Wise Man
11. This Place Is Killing Me
12. I'll Be Lightning
13. Wide Awake On the Voyage Home
14. Shadow Of Your Man
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I'll Be Lightning
Date undefinedReally liked this album a solid debut from Finn the younger.
At times I felt I was listening to the darker Crowded House period as well as Uncle Tim (Finn)
This isn't a criticism just an observation.
Definitely quirky, sonic pop with great vocals/arrangements.
Enjoy the diversity, weirdness and talent
I'll Be Lightning
Date undefineddownloaded this due to the price, reviews and the 30 second samples. after listening to the entire album, i'm pleasantly surprised. has the sound that gets you on first listen and quality that won't make it sound old after a few times through.
I'll Be Lightning
Date undefinedThis solo debut by New Zealand's Liam Finn is exactly that: Brilliant! I typically use that word with caution, but here, it fits. I admit, I wanted to love this record. I'm a huge fan of all things that come out of the Finn family and had seen Liam perform several times before I'll Be Lightning was released. But my first spin just gave me a vague "Hmm" feeling. I honestly didn't know what to make of this and was probably trying to evaluate it in some kind of unfair son-of-Neil kind of way. So, I let it sit for a week or two.
Then one day, with more than the usual (lack of) attention span, I put on the headphones and gave it another listen. Better. One more listen--let the melancholy melodies sink in--wow! By the fourth listen, I was in. I could point out things I find derivative of his dad's body of work (as well as The Beatles and others), but those seemed like mere influences of something far more refreshing and unique. And when you consider his relatively young age and talent (he plays almost all of the instruments, holds the credit for all compositions and recorded it himself), you appreciate it even more. I'll Be Lightning is catchy, clever, edgy, and, well, brilliant.
But give this album a chance to sink in. It's not American Idol pop (thank goodness) or one-dimensional monoton-rock a la so many chart toppers that are not nearly as adventurous. I'll Be Lightning should be a critic's favorite and for that matter, a favorite of anyone who appreciates thoughtful songwriting and tunes you just can't get out of your head. Album of the Year (so far).
