DLK delivers the jangly goods on sophomore effort
Zydeco Elvis | Fairhope, AL USA | 02/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Second Album Jinx is a well known phenomenon in the music industry-anyone remember The Knack?- and one that DLK flies straight past with nary a second glance. The song-writing, production and playing are all markedly improved on "Debbie Does Nothing". Which is really saying something as "15 Minutes Of Shame," was anything but shabby.
Seth Cherniak is emerging as a heck of a gifted writer. Time and again on this album he manages to explore the complexities of modern relationships in near perfect pop/rock gems wihout ever losing touch with his wicked sense of humour. Standout tracks include, "Helicopter", "Good Morning Duplicity", "I Hope You're There", and "Whole"(Which somehow takes me back to a day I spent watching the movie "Garden State" with a paticularly attractive girl...)
Strong from start to finish this album is Highly recommended. Don't be surprised to find it nestled highly on more than one best of the year list.
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