Search - Jesse Malin :: Fine Art of Self Destruction (+1 Bonus T

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bodinjonas | Sydney, Australia | 12/21/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This stunning record, with most of its tracks produced by Ryan Adams (old friend to Jesse Malin since the latter?s D-Generation days, is a must-buy!When reviewing, its inevitable to compare the artist reviewed with others, and, well, I don?t like it, as it seldom gives an accurate enough description. Nevertheless it gives a hint so I?d say that Jesse in many aspects sounds like a mix of the Wallflowers, Ryan Adams, Whiskeytown (and a little grain of Curt Cobain ? especially on track 2 and 7). But make no mistake, Jesse isn?t copying. He manages to cut through the stereotypical countryrock singer/songwriter clutter that I (my personal opinion of course) think Jay Farrar?s solo ambitions sometimes are examples of. Although this isn?t a ground breaking and ultra innovative record, it is very straightforward, just like rock should be, and it?s good, verrry good."