WHILE YOU WERE AWAY

I came across this album through the (also registered NMB-member) name of Bill Hubauer. I liked his voice, so it was worth going on a further investigation. Maybe the album didn't get too much attention because of only digitally distribution, but my overall opinion on this album is pretty positive. I suspect some artists to put 'one bad song' on an album to contrast with the other songs, but even that song (Vivid colors) isn't that bad... On the other hand, there isn't a song that gets me to heaven, but overall quality is nice. The compositions are pop-oriented, it seems each song has been given it's own style, besides rock you'll find some multi-vocal CSNY and even ska. One point of criticism is that they use an overdose of the suspended chords. But some nice melodies occur, best songs for me are Unsung and Out of Phase (with Boston-like organ).