Reviewed! Simon Townshend - Looking Out, Looking In
Simon Townshend
Looking Out,
Looking In
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Yes, Simon Townshend is the younger brother of the Who’s
Pete Townshend. With that out of the way, we can now focus on the
singer/songwriters seventh studio album, Looking
Out, Looking In, an eclectic mix of sound where all things acoustic and
electric guitars intermingle, leading to a handful of noteworthy tracks.
“Electric Friend” pretty much speaks for itself, a tune that features said
electric guitars, while on the other end of the spectrum, “Stay” offers a
bluesy vibe over an acoustic groove. Laid atop this cozy bed of six-string work
are Townshend’s comfortable and ultimately relatable vocals, which at times
channel a bit of Peter Gabriel (“Forever and a Day”) and even Elvis Costello
(“She Asked Me”). While the psychadelia of “Make It” is definitely a highlight,
the true standout on Looking Out, Looking
In, has to be Townshend’s knack for melody, something inherently notable
throughout each of these songs.
Grade: B-
Go Download: “She Asked Me”
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