So, I just saw Sundowner on tour with Mike Park; and it was absolutely outstanding. There was a good turnout, a fair few people singing, and a nice colourful environment in which everyone was similing, and in full appreciation in the music that was being played infront of them. Solo music is always so personal, which is why I think it's so good, and it offers a nice warmth that listening to Black Flag doesn't neccessarily do. Even punks need a break, like...Anyway, this record is really great. I'm almost scared to review is cus I don't want to let it down. Either way I really wish I had, because the TLA covers on here are awesome. Even though you could tell that he wanted to distance himself away from TLA, as he slowly juggled questions about their future, he still gave the impression that Sundowner is simply a 'side project'.because it deserves so much. Every track is perfect, and although I don't have a lyric sheet because I got a Boot CD-R done by Chris himself, I know what he's singing about is important. I never really got into The Lawrence Arms, I always got them confused with Good Riddance when I was a kid, and I think the only song of theirs I ever heard was something to do with porno and snuff, which I watched on P-Rock.
This record is really good, it's not boundary-breaking, but it's certainly a keeper and has tracks that will make you smile and sing along, which for me, is all that's important.
If you're a fan of slightly more upbeat folk (<-- *shudder*) acoustic punk, then I suggest you check this out. - Nick [Red Scare]
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