Kathy Johnston And The Kelvanators - Something Really Good
STYLE: Pop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 3738-428 LABEL: Moonstop! OONCD073 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Mike Rimmer
Quirky power pop seems to be the forte of Aussie singer/songwriter Kathy Johnston. Backed by The Kelvanators. who provide a wacky. chunky, melodic backing with plenty of humour. Kathy's sharp lyrical wit gives this varied set a strong kick. From the attack of the opener "House Of Hope" and "Jump In The Water" through to the dance groove of "In The River", there's loads lo get excited about! Judging from the between track laughter, one thing's for sure, these guys sound like they had great fun making this album! But don't be fooled by the fun. This is no piece of fluff because Kathy takes a pretty hard look at some serious social issues. Standouts for me are the moody ballad "Gravity" and the biting stab at selfish greed given a humorous twist on the wonderful '"Big Bucks". But the one that's on repeat play as I write this is the wonderful inspirational "Aeroplane", guaranteed to lift you from the mundane to a higher perspective. As Kathy exhorts, "Get Your Life Together" ! Don't worry. I have!
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