I really don't know too much about this guy other than he is on Barsuk and a bunch of people like him. A few years back I really stopped reading most music press other than Buddyhead and online zines like Bornbackwards and Lost At Sea... It left me in a comfortable and weird enclave of just waiting for the information to eventually surface up to me or someone to just suggest something to me. Working at a record store for years in the 90s already left me with tons of vinyl that I still have never listened to plus the whole dance punk and neo-hair-metal revival of 2000s "emo" never appealed to me so I figured I'd wait out some generational trends. So, onto this post... I like some of John V's songs, haven't heard a complete album but my pals really dig him and I heard he has a recording studio. He seems like class-A nerd with some talent. These tracks are enjoyable, in particular "Pale Horse" which has great lo-fi meets hi-fi contrast in the sound. His voice reminds me of a non-conflicted more confident Jeremy Enigk. A great track! The second one "Bill Gates Must Die" is a confusing one to me as I don't really think Bill Gates should die, of course he is a shrewd businessman but he also gives lots of money to help unfortunate people. If anything Johnny boy can say "all corporations can die", I think it would be a more positive attempt at spectacular statements. And finally the track "Trance Manual" is good tune with layered keyboards and vocals.
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