Mish Mash Music Reviews

"Dave Dill has his Beatles thinking-cap on tight. And while his music comes across with a definite Fab Four influence, the overall sound is actually more reminiscent of other power pop groups that also looked to the Beatles for inspiration; like The Move, ELO, Cheap Trick, and Jellyfish, just to name a few. Throw in a little Brian Wilson for good measure, and you've got the complete idea.

One of the more impressive aspects of Dill's album is the fact that he plays all the instruments and does all the producing. Not an easy feat when you're playing music that traditionally lends itself to a group mentality. Somehow Dill pulls it off brilliantly, and it certainly helps that his songs are catchy with memorable pop hooks. Speaking of which, three tunes here are co-written by Derek Holt of the Climax Blues Band, which adds even more hit-making flavor to the mix.

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