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"Cardboard Logic" Andy Northrup Review by: Len         When it slips your mind that it is all about the music, and that, is all about the art, Andy Northrup is a welcome beacon of that message. Continuing his standard established with "Slow Burn Avenue", the much anticipated  "Cardboard Logic" delivers Northrup punch, poignant lyrics, and wonderful music. Known for his stage roles in his native Canada, Andy brings both theatrical savvy and lyrical art to his melodious songs. Making his music a rich and totally encompassing experience. Andy Northrup's music and lyrics capture the imagination and stay with you.      "Cardboard Logic" is a generous helping of twelve Northrup songs. True to his theatre

background Andy delivers an honest beginning and end. Opening and closing "Cardboard Logic" with "Sometimes" a twice told song of diverse outlook and feel. In the beginning more up tempo and optimistic. The closing version more dark, more questioning. A brilliant alpha and omega to showcase this talent heavy CD. And it just gets better and better from number one. "These Hands" continues Northrup's cycle with an intense and insightful  glimpse into the common man, the everyday worker as he faces the inevitable. This is gold Northrup music time! 

     Each track delivers you to the next with warm welcome and enticing message. The flavors and themes vary but the quality and depth are solid throughout. Andy brings his thought provoking style to a broad array of topics. With lyrics which at once take stand and then create a deeper meaning. Enhanced by music which carries the message effortlessly with emotion and point. Just one example. Not one to back away from controversy, Andy delivers an passionate message with , "It Ain't Easy". An empowered anthem addressing  homophobia and its various forms and effects. Brought by  musical accompaniment which envelopes as Andy delivers his message against the hate. That is the "hold and deliver" magic of Andy Northrup's talent. "Concrete Alibi" again a prime illustration of Andy's power to deliver an awesome message of relationships, love and loss but with engaging music which says wait, stop, and listen. And of course you are very glad you did.

     It is all here, deep introspection, social critique, personal experience presented with the musical sound and lyrical sensitivity which is best described as... Andy Northrup. 

     To find out more about Andy Northrup his vast background, and his music visit his website.

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