Song of the Day - April 3, 2006

The Beach Boys and Beatles have influenced many artists over the years and continue to do so in the work of Kelley Stoltz. His latest album Below the Branches sounds as if it could have been recorded in the late 60's or early 70's. I especially liked the track "Ever Thought of Coming Back," which has glorious Beach Boy harmonies that just can't help but put a smile on my face. It is somewhat ironic that the music is so upbeat, while the lyrics are just the opposite; one could think of it as an antipasto of musical agrodolce. Click here to listen.