Not Quite Connected

This is a light pop rock album that goes hand in hand with Josh Woodward's dark pop rock album, Dirty Wings.

This is another really amazing album, and if you liked Dirty Wings, you will probably not be disappointed by Not Quite Connected. Of course, the mood is very different, drawing from slower, lighter sounds. The instruments tend to by more accoustic than in the other album, and the amount of drums is almost inverted, relying more on melody than beat. Instrumentally, there is a lot more variety than in Dirty Wings, throwing in a lot more banjo, violin, harmonica, etc. Woodward's voice seems to adapt to any mood, and this album does not provide an exception.

Just as the lyrics were quite dark in Dirty Wings, the lyrics are typically very light in Not Quite Connected. Typically, the lyrics tend to represent a struggle between love and anger. In this album, the lyrics lean towards love as opposed to the anger in Dirty Wings. It seems that even the angry songs are filled with love in this album, whereas in the other, even the most loving songs seemed to be filled with some degree of anger.

Some of my favorite tracks include track 2, "Effortless", track 1, "Darien Gap", and track 11 "River Run Dry".

Overall, this is a really excellent production. Woodward's inherent talent is evident, as well as the effort put into the album. The cover art is excellent and the lyrics aren't cliche and mass produced. If you liked Dirty Wings, this album is the perfect complement. If you like this album and you haven't checked out Dirty Wings, that should be your next stop.

This is more acoustic and folky than some of his other albums, but I think it is actually my favourite. Each song is strong, both lyrically and melodically, and the songs work both individually and as an album.

I'm also a great fan of how Josh releases his music, and would urge people to check out some of his earlier albums on his website.

My fondness for this album grows every time I listen to it. Even better, I've now found a creative commons supporting artist that "normal folks" (ie, my college peers) would approve of. I'm going to buy some CDs of his as soon as I have money again.

The lyrics are clever and clear. The acoustic rock sounds blend perfectly with Woodward's intimate vocals. Ok, so I probably haven't said anything original in this review, but these things are all true. If you don't believe it, download the album free of charge and guilt and decide for yourself.

Dès les premières mesures de Darien Gap, je suis tombé sous le charme de cette voix souvent intimiste, parfois plus rock mais toujours juste.
Mes deux morceaux préféré ont été Dizzie Spells dont l'arrangement rappelle certains titres de Genesis, mais surtout l'extraordinaire Houcho Graham. Il dure + de 4 minutes, mais on en redemande encore et encore...
Mention spéciale pour l'ingénieur du son : Mixage tout en finesse, délicatesse et pudeur...
Merci Josh pour tout ce bonheur. Je m'en vais télécharger vos autres albums Une chose est sure : Dans Not Quite Connected, il n'y a rien à jeter. On a l'impression que cet artiste ne nous propose que le meilleur de lui-même... C'est si rare que ce point mérite d'être souligné.

This is a great album, nice and humming :)