Sophomore Jinx

Solo piano albums run a few risks. The most common are to be boring and monotonous, and another is to strive so hard for a clever edge that the music itself gets lost. This album has neither of these problems.

The music is complex without being complicated, and edgy without being contrived. Track 4, "Bliss", is especially beautiful. The modulations and crackle in the sound make for something truely wonderful.

This album is absolutely great. The piano is soft and peaceful.
After listening to this album, I was.. refreshed, the sound is just awesome. It's a very good thing knowing that there are still some truly amazing artists out there. Good Job on this one!

If you like Kitsch - this's the right album for you.
Good for romantic scenes in soap operas. Somewhat mechanical though.

Sophomore Jinx is a well crafted collection of nine piano pieces. They are easy to listen to while you work. Costlow's style reminds me of George Winston. Where I think this collection falls short is that all of the pieces seem to have the same quick tempo. I was hoping that some softer, more introspective pieces were interspersed within the collection. The pieces seem to run together and none seem to particularly stand out on their own.

However, the album is good and well worth the download. It holds up well to repeated listening. I look forward to Costlow's next effort.

This guy has talent and passion, and a heartfelt, soul, filled masterpiece album this is. The piano is soft and touching and inspiring as you listen and take on board everything in this album.