Andy Northrup Wing
CD Review |
StoneWall Society Pride
In The Arts Awards received
Pride In The Arts Award - Genre Award for the song "Being The Joke"
from the "Slow Burn Avenue" CD
"Slow
Burn Avenue" Andy Northrup Review by: Len At first glance/listen you begin the relationship with Andy Northrup's music. Yes, relationship is correct. Easy folksy style coupled with rhythms which put your tap response into high gear is but one vantage of "Slow Burn Avenue". Andy doesn't just want us tapping, he wants us to think, to feel, to relate. A total experience. And that it is, most effectively so. Like a relationship Andy gives and takes. The listener follows along mesmerized by his ability to open doors, and touch those dark tender places we all hide. The Dylan and Mitchell influences are strong. The messages received are today, piercing, and personal. Northrup a songwriter first according to his website, hits that mark with power and depth. Andy has a style reminiscent of the protester-folk period, rugged good looks, and a rich voice which titillates and soothes. |
Like the musicians of the power-folk period, Northrup knows how to get your initial attention musically. Right away you find yourself tapping and soon singing along. It is slightly later that you realize he is offering more. Deep lyrics and dark topics find lighter wings in Andy's music. An intriguing and appealing combination.
The entire CD has great flow and continuity. Title track "Slow Burn Avenue" is an introspective look at situations and choices including the potential consequences. Northrup has no trepidation in addressing strong subject matter. He artistically offers no apologies and need not. His lyrics get into your head, create a reaction, cause an effect. "Conspiracy" is a thought filled but fun tune styled in the "camp protest" feel of the earlier Dylan works. Guthrie also comes to mind. "The Moment That You Know" is a toe tappin', got ya thinkin' again favorite. All in all a fun CD, but I like my music with bite. Especially when the bite is so well pointed and delivered with style.
To find out more about Andy Northrup his vast background, and his music visit his website.
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