ngraydid - Herbal Tease

Published Saturday 1st August 2009
ngraydid - Herbal Tease
ngraydid - Herbal Tease

STYLE: MOR / Soft Pop
RATING 4 4 4 4
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 81512-15581
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Paul Kerslake

This is the third album release from ngraydid, otherwise known as Wiltshire-based singer/songwriter/poet John Wright. Similar to his previous efforts, this is a lyrically challenging and complex release, as befits John's other talent as a poet/writer. John has an obvious flair for creative lyrics, and all of these songs are pretty wordy, tackling themes such as mortality ("Fragile"), loss ("Comforted") and hope ("Glimmer"). Musically the problems start. This set ventures into '70s folk rock, solidly guitar-based with a slight hint of prog rock. Many of the songs had epic introductions, taking their time to actually get to the point. And the wordiness, coupled with John's not very appealing voice, makes for a less than easy listen. There are some good ideas here and some genuinely clever lyrics. But it still doesn't quite make it.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Al Swinners in Wiltshire @ 20:21 on Oct 13 2009

I have listened to the "Herbal Tease" Album. I beg to differ, John's voice is uplifting with status and punch.(I can hear a crackling noise though. Is this my system?)
John is singing from the heart and I sense this.
Fragile is brilliant
Herbal Tease.... enchanting
With a sooth synth + BAND added, he would blossom because sometimes his guitar sounds thin and a high pitched voice over a thin guitar is not good.
Its a very good album and I think you have not focussed on the good aspects of this album.
Yes, he is very creative ....with a massive band behind him, his voice would shine through
Alan



Posted by Mick in Wiltshire @ 18:51 on Aug 15 2009

"all of these songs are pretty wordy" ?? - there are two instrumentals



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