Global
Omnivore, 2024
9/10
Originally released in 1998, this first album of new material in nearly three decades from The Cowsills sees the reissue treatment with 3 bonus tracks, where a vinyl format is available for the first time.
The warm and melodic “What About Love?” opens with flowing vocal harmonies and showcases John Cowsill’s meticulous drumming, and “Under The Gun” follows with Bob Cowsill’s cozy guitar that suits Susan Cowsill’s pretty pipes.
Further along, the vocally strong “Cross That Line” benefits much from Paul Cowsill’s buzzing synth, while the punchy “Far Away” thumps thanks to Robby Scharf’s intricate bass, where retro-rock ideas enter the crisp album highlight.
Close to the end of the original disc, “Some Good Years” carries psychedelic nods that incorporates tuneful pop as well, and, of the bonus tracks, “Maybe It’s You” comes with grit, as power and melody enter the infectious energy.
A classic album that embodies the (mostly) family band’s signature brand of pop, the esteemed guests Vicki Peterson (The Bangles, Continental Drifters), Berton Averre (The Knack), Peter Holsapple (The dB’s, Continental Drifters) and John Stamos only add even more greatness to this timeless body of work.
Travels well with: Dave Clark Five- All The Hits; The Vogues- At Co & Ce- The Complete Singles & More