Don’t you turn away from this

Trever Keith - Melancholics Anonymous
Posted by Laila Hanson on 07-Jul-08 @ 01:48 PM

[3.5/5]
To even the most nascent fan of '90s punk rock, Trever Keith is a name synonymous with fluid, melodic anthems. As part of Face To Face, Keith's songwriting slithered from lightning quick four chord strums on Don't Turn Away to the infamous experiment in gloom via Ignorance Is Bliss. With Melancholics Anonymous, Keith goes one step further, dipping his quill into the ink of Joy Division-esque electronica, acoustic folk revival and dance-y post-punk romp to create a confusing, though ultimately satisfying, collection of solo material. The opening track, "Cross Your Heart And Hope To Die," begins with an eerie, echoed refrain from Keith, followed by a blistering rampage full of cutting grit and aggressive guitar attacks. This track, along with a majority of the songs on the album, meander to and fro between the sharp edge forged by Keith in the past and his newer muse of mash-ups and electro-rock. And it works, for the most part. It's not until "Say Goodbye Again" that the meat starts to turn and you find yourself reaching for the "fast-forward" button. Still, Keith's talents as producer and punk-rock elder statesman are undeniable, and this collection is an intriguing notch in his studded belt. (SELF-RELEASED) Ryan Prado

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Official Website: http://www.treverkeith.com


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