The Face Of 68
Label 51, 2025
9/10
This first solo effort in a while from the always impressive Peter Holsapple brings in some well known guests for the rock fueled 11 tracks.
“Anytime Soon” starts, and weaves a groove into the retro-rock and pop spirit, and the title track follows with Holsapple playing all instruments and showcasing bright singing and warm melodies.
In the middle, “High High Horse” recruits a memorable organ solo from Mark Simonsen amid a bit of a jangle, while “That Kind Of Guy” is rugged, powerful and full of crisp drumming in its nostalgic vision.
Landing close to the end, “See About You” touches on the harmonic nods of the ‘70s and uses Robert Sledge’s precise bass, and “She And Me” exits with Holsapple’s signature brand of power-pop complementing Rob Ladd’s thumping drums.
Holsapple’s got an impressive resume that includes playing in the dB's and the Continental Drifters, as well as collaborating with groups like R.E.M. and Hootie & the Blowfish, and he brings much talent and experience to this universally enjoyable effort.
Travels well with: Holsapple & Stamey- Our Back Pages; John McCutcheon- Field Of Stars