Person L - Initial

[Julia Conny]

Person L - Initial
Release Date: August 5th, 2008
Record Label: Unsigned

So what can you expect from someone who's mastered the craft? Surely more mastering of the craft, or a stamp of approval and a toss into the history books. Like Kenny Vasoli, the singer behind the start-up pop-punk wonder boys, The Starting Line. At this point in his career, it's not that he has done it all, it's just that, when it comes to pop-punk, there isn't much more he has to learn.

Which is why when word came out that Mr. Vasoli had a little 'ol side project, it made sense. Here's someone who's been dribbling sweet hooks for the greater part of his young adult years, spinning, caressing and nourishing them like a pro. A more experimental and indie side project was inevitable. A boy's gotta explore his boundaries, right? Vasoli grabbed some friends (Brian Medlin, Charles Schnieder, Nathaniel Vaeth, and Ryan Zimmaro, to be exact) and demos started to peek out of his Myspace page. People got pumped.

Now that Initial is out, the results are shaping up. On "Wooden Soldiers", the first song off the eight song debut, Vasoli strikes a tender melody. Guitar tones immediately set an atmospheric tone - they are gentle, cosmic and clever. "Holy Hell", the second track, thrashes with dirty, distorted riffs. Electronics flop around like sloppy kisses. Already in the first two tracks, Vasoli and new team are throwing new elements to the wind and making them work. Nothing on Initial is hard to digest, even in the moments when the band samples in the post escapades. Thanks to his background in pop, Vasoli's vocals are always smooth, even when they growl. It's certainly a proof of expertise and experience, but it's also a note of versatility.

On "Canyon Lands", the percussion and bass pitter jazzily next to another cosmic soundscape. Vasoli draws out his croons to match and complement the free-flowing watershed of electronics and guitars. For all of the tracks on Initial, there are tons of layers and textures, which should quickly quell any pop-punk comparisons. On "Born In The Rainy Days of May", Vasoli shouts and sings over a tribal beat, fuzzy guitars are scattered and, suddenly, it's almost impossible to remember the hook on "Best of Me".

It's not enough to call Vasoli a one trick pony, because he's obviously not. The point is that he's got two tricks now, one that he's had down for years and another that sounds as though it coming quite easy. And that's the most impressive part of Initial. Nothing is forced, no lyric is washed up and each song has it's own merits - the snap-clap of "We're Gonna Run Out of Road", the repeated riff on "Sunshine", or the absolute catch of "Storms". For a debut, it's turns out a remarkable output, a product that most bands toil at for years. As pleased as I am, I'm not surprised. I expected nothing less from V and his new crew.

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[asteria]

i'm just not feeling this album. am i the only one?

[Steve Henderson]

:inlove: for Julia

:yawn: for this album

[Ozy]

Solid review, good job.

I might pick this up

[Everiggs]

i'm just not feeling this album. am i the only one?

No...It makes me sad I can't get into this.

[TooLateF0rRoses]

this really isnt that good to get mid 80s... maybe mid 70s to be nice... i hate that talking growl thing he does in almost all the songs. not a fan of this personally. :shrug:

[Julia Conny]

:inlove: for Julia

:yawn: for this album

:blush:

I love what he's doing with this so much. It's been on repeat like mad for me.

this really isnt that good to get mid 80s... maybe mid 70s to be nice... i hate that talking growl thing he does in almost all the songs. not a fan of this personally. :shrug:

I love growls. My faves. But I can understand if they're not your thing.

[Julia Conny]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.

[Kgod]

I also didn't care for the few songs I had heard either. I won't say it was bad, but it didn't stick with me like a good Starting Line song.

[Jamos4184]

No...It makes me sad I can't get into this.

dude, SWEET avatar! BRULE'S RULES!!

[TooLateF0rRoses]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.

haha its cool, glad you like it. By no means am i saying it is horrible. It is just after two or three listens so far i am finding it hard to get into, but i will press on and listen more. Very well written review as always btw... :-)

[ccskalright]

I think it's one that'll grow on you after a while. I really like "Wooden Soldiers" and "Storms" but I gotta sit on it to really get into the other ones.

[Julia Conny]

haha its cool, glad you like it. By no means am i saying it is horrible. It is just after two or three listens so far i am finding it hard to get into, but i will press on and listen more. Very well written review as always btw... :-)

Thanks :-)

The more I listen, the more I pick up on the finer details, and I think that's where I'm totally sold. Plus, I'm sure a huge fan of his voice, that kinda blurs my vision.

[mallyland]

I wasn't going to read this because I need to write a review for it too, but it looks like we have completely different opinions about it. I totally wasted money on this album.

[all is on.]

great review!

listened to it on purevolume... waiting for mine to come in the mail!

i sing the body electric, person l's best song, isn't on the album. everyone should go check it out.

[SoCoSquid4]

i havn't really listened to anything beyond the demos yet. i'm pretty excited to pick this up though, as i really like the nbew direction that Kenny has taken with his music. just yet another creative outlet, and i think, at least by the demos, that he is doing it well.

[SandManTEND13]

So is this album like worth picking up? I am hearing different things about it.

[airik625]

Great review, great album.

I love it.

[Everiggs]

dude, SWEET avatar! BRULE'S RULES!!

Thank you, friend.

[guiguedz]

I'm diggin' it.

[oh...rly]

WHen i streamed it on purevolume, i thought it was great.

Awesome album to blaze to in my opinion as well. Nice and mellow

[goodnewsgeorge]

i love TSL but i can't seem to get into this album either :S

[blindrider529]

I have absolutely no idea why I haven't checked this out yet...

and I will NEVER forget the hook from Best of Me! How dare you say such a thing!

[HazeLitRise]

suddenly, it's almost impossible to remember the hook on "Best of Me"

seriously. w. t. f.

[Mercy Medical]

I thought this album was horrible and completely forgettable.

Kenny needs to dump this shit and TSL needs to be resurrected.

[DandonTRJ]

I streamed the album on Purevolume the other day and it put me to sleep. In a good way. I think it's one of those albums you have to appreciate as a whole, though.

Either way, definitely picking this up when I get the chance.

[all is on.]

I thought this album was horrible and completely forgettable.

Kenny needs to dump this shit and TSL needs to be resurrected.

the album is not horrible, but person L will never be anywhere near the caliber of TSL.

[Sic Transit Zeb]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.

I am too and I'm glad I'm not the only one. Canyon Lands is seriously so amazing. I really connect with the lyrics and the whole vibe. I'm a huge fan of this album so far. Good review too!

[Sic Transit Zeb]

the album is not horrible, but person L will never be anywhere near the caliber of TSL.

They've only released 8 songs so far but I'm really feeling this. It's more of my style of music anyways, I guess.

[artyinthebank]

Personally, I love this record. Ken is amazingly talented and I will continue to support him in the future.

[all is on.]

Personally, I love this record. Ken is amazingly talented and I will continue to support him in the future.

true. ken is amazing. and i know person L is really making him happy. so i will also support anything and everything he does.

oh, and if you're on the fence about buying the album, a part of every album's sale will go to a human interest non-profit organization. so that's pretty sweet.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

this album is just not very good - plain and simple. I love kenny and know what he can do. I look forward to future releases and think there is promise in this, but this one just meanders all over the place.

[alltimecam]

i love this album. i too really like the growls
so excited to see him on the 19th
i do wish though that he had put goodness gracious on initial

[spriltsc]

this cd sounds like a bad acid trip or something. It is totally not what I was expecting. This may be good weed music, although I don't smoke that much.

[Chris Fallon]

Album is going to have to grow on me, but you make a worthy argument to make me want to keep trying with this one. Just wasn't what I expected... at all. Good work Jules!

[Sic Transit Zeb]

this album is just not very good - plain and simple. I love kenny and know what he can do. I look forward to future releases and think there is promise in this, but this one just meanders all over the place.

Idk, I disagree. I think if Ken never had the TSL this release would of been better well received. It seems a lot of people are comparing it to TSL and you can't do that. This album is on a totally different level. It's hard to separate the two, but it can be done. ANd I'm not saying that's your problem, I guess i mean in general.

[hailthewarrior]

Great written review, boring cd.

[bailmeout13]

Really need to hear this album.

[katieissweet]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.

Me too. Me too.

[Gregory Robson]

You definitely make me more interested in giving this repeat listens, but it has not inspired me at all.
Personally I'm a bit tired of Mr. Vasoli, but I'd much rather hear him sing this kind of stuff than TSL. To each their own, I presume.

As for the review, there are few wordsmiths as strong as you on this Web site. The line, "Electronics flop around like sloppy kisses," is just sheer genius. Raves all around.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

I absolutely love the feel of this album. It's like he does this effortlessly.
I would rather putting his talent into this stuff than TSL.
They were good, but you can only make/listen to pop/punk for so long.

[saving jonathan]

I'm into the V-Man. I have to admit the tracks on myspace have me trying to find something to latch on to. God knows I'm gonna give this shot after shot until I actually really dig it.

As always, nice review Ms. Adjective.

[brentkid]

I agree with how it seems to come naturally. None of this music sounds forced.

Nice review, I'll definitely be picking this up.

[Steve Zapp]

Love the album. It was my most anticipated for a long time. Only upset is Goodness Gracious missed the cut.

Kudos on the review Ms. Conny.

[chicametipo]

I really like initial, though I am disappointed and surprised that sing the body electric didn't make the cut..

[irthesteve]

this cd's pretty sweet

[FUCKDIRTYWIPES]

good review but i dont think the cd is very good....did TSL break up or is this just a side project?

[imirish06]

Love Kenny but can't get into this.

[Alex DiVincenzo]

I love all of TSL's stuff, but I'm having a hard time getting into this. It's a bit too slow for my tastes, I think.

[B-Bones]

:blush:

I love what he's doing with this so much. It's been on repeat like mad for me.


I agree. It's been on repeat since I got it. Greatness.

[alaskan]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.
good review, i didnt really dig TSL's newest record, but this review makes me kind of wanna buy this, so i probably will

[rocktwin22]

Great review! I'm really loving this album :-) Every song is awesome! I love Kenny!

[drudo182]

I really enjoy this disc and the last two songs literally reach perfection for me.

The second song sounds a lot like Gatsbys American Dream too!

[seraph1214]

Still not sure if I'll get this album or not.

[matt_bergeron]

i can't understand why people don't like this...... i haven't stopped listening to this.

[smorgy]

i didnt like the last starting line record that much but i am in love with initial

[Intamin]

This is good--has a few really good songs. The rest is kinda "eh" to me, though.

[Romancebled]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.

as am i. this album is incredible. really good review by the way. i agree with all your points.

[birtcho]

No...It makes me sad I can't get into this.
same

[tait]

i enjoy this

[Chemical Love]

Very good album.

[runningohfive]

good review

It's a good album, I really like Storms, but I don't like it when a band releases a studio album and there's less then 10 songs on it...

[sleeplessdance]

i totally agree with you julia...i've been waiting so long for this to come out and i dig it so much.

[Julia Conny]

great review!

listened to it on purevolume... waiting for mine to come in the mail!

i sing the body electric, person l's best song, isn't on the album. everyone should go check it out.

I can't really decide which one is my favorite, but I do enjoy that one.

I really like hearing the studio versions of all these demos I've been pumping on myspace.

albums fantastic...bought it at a show last week. i think seeing them live is what really got me into it. the other reason for my support is you can see that this project is renewing his spirit in music...he smiles nonstop whether hes selling his merch alone before and after the show or on stage. its great to see him so happy again.

Dude, I say the same thing about their live set! He's always been a happy guy on stage, but he always looks SO pumped to play Person L material.

[Julia Conny]

good review, i didnt really dig TSL's newest record, but this review makes me kind of wanna buy this, so i probably will

Thanks! I definitely think that if you did like Direction, this would be easier to get into, but it won't judge. ;-)

[Julia Conny]

as am i. this album is incredible. really good review by the way. i agree with all your points.

Thanks :-)

good review

It's a good album, I really like Storms, but I don't like it when a band releases a studio album and there's less then 10 songs on it...

I hear ya on that. That was running through my head too, but I figured since it was just a debut, it was ok. Hopefully next time around, they can lengthy it some more.

i totally agree with you julia...i've been waiting so long for this to come out and i dig it so much.

Now if only the Weatherbox split will come out soon too.

[sundaydrivetsl]

I thought this album was horrible and completely forgettable.

Kenny needs to dump this shit and TSL needs to be resurrected.

because you have uninterested mind. TSL is awesome, but its stupid to not like this shit. People seriously need to get over the pop punk BS. Its been like 7 years since TSL was making kids go super crazy. This stuff is sweet. Ive had Canyon Lands in my head all day.

I know all you people who are saying "i just cant get into this" is because you check out the purevolume page for 5 songs, and give up. The best music is the music that takes you awhile to like. All my fav albums sucked at first.
This shit makes me so proud

[sundaydrivetsl]

Thanks :-)



I hear ya on that. That was running through my head too, but I figured since it was just a debut, it was ok. Hopefully next time around, they can lengthy it some more.



Now if only the Weatherbox split will come out soon too.

its not gonna happen.
that idea was scratched long ago.
it was supposed to come out in may
look for TSL DVD and CD in the fall though

[Julia Conny]

Multi-quote field day!

So is this album like worth picking up? I am hearing different things about it.

If you liked Direction, and you can get down to more indie stuff then definitely give it a whirl.

I have absolutely no idea why I haven't checked this out yet...

and I will NEVER forget the hook from Best of Me! How dare you say such a thing!

Off with her head!

suddenly, it's almost impossible to remember the hook on "Best of Me"

seriously. w. t. f.

Hahahah.

Album is going to have to grow on me, but you make a worthy argument to make me want to keep trying with this one. Just wasn't what I expected... at all. Good work Jules!

Thank you!

You definitely make me more interested in giving this repeat listens, but it has not inspired me at all.
Personally I'm a bit tired of Mr. Vasoli, but I'd much rather hear him sing this kind of stuff than TSL. To each their own, I presume.

As for the review, there are few wordsmiths as strong as you on this Web site. The line, "Electronics flop around like sloppy kisses," is just sheer genius. Raves all around.

You equals making my day.

Sloppy kisses are awesome.

[SandManTEND13]

[quote=Julia Conny;16100551]If you liked Direction, and you can get down to more indie stuff then definitely give it a whirl./quote]
Well I took your word on it and had bought it through itunes (couldnt find it in stores) and I love it! I am def diggin it. Thanks!

[bobby runs]

I must say job well done Julia. I'm finished thinking about my review and plan on typing it up when I get home from work tomorrow or even at work. I'm not talking about the same things as you for the most part. But i have a feeling my rating is going to be higher cause of the reviewer tilt. In my eyes Kenneth Vasoli touches something and it immediately becomes gold.

[xName Takenx]

i'm just not feeling this album. am i the only one?



I like a lot of the slower songs on this record (Wooden Soldiers, Canyonlands, Sunshine) and of course Storms is already a classic to me. Other than that the rest are a bit tough to get in to. WAY too much reverb on the record. Sounds like they recorded the fucking album in a giant cave...

[Mercy Medical]

because you have uninterested mind. TSL is awesome, but its stupid to not like this shit. People seriously need to get over the pop punk BS. Its been like 7 years since TSL was making kids go super crazy. This stuff is sweet. Ive had Canyon Lands in my head all day.

I know all you people who are saying "i just cant get into this" is because you check out the purevolume page for 5 songs, and give up. The best music is the music that takes you awhile to like. All my fav albums sucked at first.
This shit makes me so proud
I have an uninterested mind? :-| I downloaded the EP because I love TSL and wanted to check out what else Kenny was doing and I was not impressed.

It's called personal opinion and it's called music being subjective.

Get the fuck over it.

And why should anyone need to get over the pop-punk music if that's what they enjoyed? I've enjoyed all of TSL releases and I think they are better then this, is that such a big deal?

The best music is not the music that takes you a while to like. Sometimes you find amazing albums that way, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes amazing albums hit you on the first listen.

[tslxmilesapart]

the album is ok but its no starting line

which he better go back to before 2011

[tslxmilesapart]

I have an uninterested mind? :-| I downloaded the EP because I love TSL and wanted to check out what else Kenny was doing and I was not impressed.

It's called personal opinion and it's called music being subjective.

Get the fuck over it.

lol i did that too and was also not to impressed

although i still love storms

[applekore]

Anybody else feel a little bit of "Are you Alone?" in "Born in the Rainy Days of May"? Right now, that is my favorite track. "Canyon Lands" is great as well.

[Everiggs]

I have an uninterested mind? :-| I downloaded the EP because I love TSL and wanted to check out what else Kenny was doing and I was not impressed.

It's called personal opinion and it's called music being subjective.

Get the fuck over it.

And why should anyone need to get over the pop-punk music if that's what they enjoyed? I've enjoyed all of TSL releases and I think they are better then this, is that such a big deal?

The best music is not the music that takes you a while to like. Sometimes you find amazing albums that way, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes amazing albums hit you on the first listen.

Exactly.

[Jamos4184]

Here's to hoping that TSL's "indefinite hiatus" or whatever is short-lived....

[newfoundmichael]

I'm really not feeling this at all. I was really looking forward to it too...bummer.

[joshy hizzle]

This hasn't done anything for me, but I was never crazy about TSL.

[AdamChildress]

I really enjoy this album. I think it is better than most of the stuff he did with the starting line, and I love the starting line.

I'll be excited to see them soon.

[omgshe'sdead]

Such a good album.

[makeoutmags]

I had to write mine before clicking yours, but I finally got to it today. I have to say Julia, very solid review. I loved it as soon as I heard the first notes of live it at Bonnaroo. I preordered it for myself, and got a copy to review... I love what Kenny's doing here. It's influenced by everything. Like, I hear the hardcore influence, and the electronic influence, the pop influence, the (weed) influence. It just comes together very well, this sound is a natural progression for him.

[teej_1106]

I just like that there is so much going on in an album that only has 8 songs. The overall theme of "Initial" seems, to me, to be that of self-discovery. How appropriate is that? After being dicked around by several record labels because Vasoli refused to stay the same 14 year old kid he was when SILYMI hit the streets, I'm not at all surprised at the direction (no pun?) in which the L goes. This album is pure enjoyment for me, because every time I listen through it, I can pick something new out. While I can understand that "Initial" isn't exactly for everyone (especially people looking for more of the same TSL), I think that's kind of the idea. Ken is writting for himself and for his growth and enjoyment. The rest of us are just along for the ride.

[isingdabodyhigh]

I think this album has to beat Direction its so much more raw and you can really hear the emotion in kenneth's voice, unlike on Direction which was way to polished, the songs were great live but the album sounded to conservative

but really most of the songs on Initial dont sound anything alike so to just listen once through and be done with it doesnt really do it justice, i have listened to Person L since he put up the myspace page and had already heard all of the songs with the exception of "Holy Hell" on youtube or myspace long before the release so i listened to each song enough to love all of them some less tham others but i REALLY love it

[bobby runs]

I like a lot of the slower songs on this record (Wooden Soldiers, Canyonlands, Sunshine) and of course Storms is already a classic to me. Other than that the rest are a bit tough to get in to. WAY too much reverb on the record. Sounds like they recorded the fucking album in a giant cave...
I actually really like that effect even though it is used a little too much. Maybe under the influence makes it sound better.

[MontanaFromNY]

I think it's one that'll grow on you after a while. I really like "Wooden Soldiers" and "Storms" but I gotta sit on it to really get into the other ones.


i agree this needs to be listened to several times before you could really hear it the way it was made to be heard. i do appriciate some songs already though such as storms and sunshine. great review

[thedondeluge]

i'm interested

[dustinkniffen]

i'm just not feeling this album. am i the only one?

I was in my car listening and thinking the same thing! Whoever said "Wooden Soldiers" and "Storms" was right on, I can also stomach "Sunshine." Hopefully it will grow on me but I don't even have the desire to listen to it enough to let it grow...

[Ryzenfall]

Thanks! I definitely think that if you did like Direction, this would be easier to get into, but it won't judge. ;-)

I loved Direction.
A bunch of my friends were talking about it like it was despicable then i told them i loved it and they all started getting all "hmm.... well this isn't bad actually... wait... maybe we judged this too early..."

Great review.

[atticusfinch]

This is very enjoyable. Thanks for the good review, Julia.

"Canyon Lands" is my favorite after a few listens to this EP.

[SAOsurviveSTD]

downloading it on iTunes as we speak. pretty excited to listen to this.

[mmango6]

really not my favorite either. i think it's a bit strange and forced. a little disappointed in Kenny

[panicbxmb]

I love TSL, and I might actually like this even more. WOW.

[Alison1488]

In my opinion, this is not a first-listen wonder. With that being said, the album definitely grew on me with repeated listens. It blows my mind how amazing Kenny's voice is. I've always said it, and this album only solidifies my statement: Kenny's voice is so raw and wonderful that he never needs his songs polished and edited. The rawness he presents adds a level of emotion that a filter could never obtain.

For those people that still aren't quite feeling this, I would say take a break from the album and pop it in for another listen in a few months. The time away always made a difference for me. Also, for those of you looking for more TSL-esque songs, you will not find it on "Initial." The point of Kenny starting this solo project was to experiment and hit limits that he would have never been able to touch staying in TSL. These songs stay true to his ultimate mission. He wiped away his TSL years and began an entirely new route in his life. I miss TSL as much as the rest do, but I am very much looking forward to seeing Kenny aspire to his new goals and ambitions.

[Krs-One]

Kenny's vocals make me feel at home and this new sound has given me an even better opinion of him.

if you didn't like the starting line, make sure you give Person L a listen anyway

[nastyneste]

when I first heard Storms on Person L's myspace, I was like omg. Then when I saw a live video of "We're gonna run out of road" and "born in the rainy days of may" I was hooked, I just love the beats. And regarding all the guys saying they don't get it and stuff, and all person who said that the guy who said he didn't like was wrong for it, I mean..It's kinda fucked up, but I get where he is coming from, it's an emotional record, I know how fucking gay that shit sounds, but it's emotional. I think it's either, not your type of music or you haven't.. progressed that far into music, either classic rock, or just experimental stuff like using delays and stuff, or even.. it's like your stuck in a time capsule and all you listen to is the old shit. Music is always movin' and changin' baby, and you can either do the same shit or go with the beat of your heart, and change it up.

[frisomic21]

I'm so into this right now, if you couldn't tell, ha.


i've been playing this album on repeat since it came out. Just all around fantastic work. I was surprised to see the amount of people who could not get into it. The only thing I can say is I wish there were more songs but oh well.

[sundaydrivetsl]

i've been playing this album on repeat since it came out. Just all around fantastic work. I was surprised to see the amount of people who could not get into it. The only thing I can say is I wish there were more songs but oh well.


Well thats what you get with an EP. I was surprised there were So many songs for and EP. I can't wait for the full length release though. This album takes some time to get into but it is so good! Especially in the IPOD. Canyon Lands hit me hard, as well as Born in the rainy days of may, and Wooden Soldiers.!

[sundaydrivetsl]

The full length NEEDS to include ISING, Untitled, and GOODNESS GRACIOUS!

[frisomic21]

Well thats what you get with an EP. I was surprised there were So many songs for and EP. I can't wait for the full length release though. This album takes some time to get into but it is so good! Especially in the IPOD. Canyon Lands hit me hard, as well as Born in the rainy days of may, and Wooden Soldiers.!


Oh I didn't realize this was only an EP.

[live.]

I am so obsessed with this album. Like somebody said before this also got me back into Direction which was solid as well. Go Kenny.

[Ambien]

The climax of the album comes at track 3. It's not that everything after it is bad, it's just that "Help Yourself" is THAT good. I have to admit I'm a bit surprised there was no mention of it in this well-written and enticing review.

[Jamos4184]

Ok, well, after buying this off of iTunes, I can honestly say I take back my comment about hoping that TSL's "hiatus" or whatever they're calling it is short-lived. This is good stuff. It's great to hear Kenny venture out into something other than pop-punk and do well with it. "Canyonlands" is easily my favorite song, I love the jazz feel it has. "Help Yourself" is another favorite and the first song I heard from this.

[:-)]

Only one song I could get into, unfortunately ("Help Yourself"). The rest... meh

[drakey]

this album just sort of bores me. :(

[DriveLikeScott]

:inlove: for Julia

:yawn: for this album
...

the album is anything but boring

you do not know what you are talking about

you just lost all credibility

[muttley]

i hate that talking growl thing he does in almost all the songs.

I know this is a really late response, but what do you mean by "growl thing"?

[nowayjosue]

This album has taken me almost a full year to completely get into and appreciate. I can completely understand anyone that was unable to get into it after a few listens. In fact, the only reason I stuck with it was because I was in love with "Storms" and "Wooden Soldiers." Slowly, I started to appreciate and understand each track individually, over the year since its release. I love it.

The problem, I think, stems from the fact that the album has a lack of cohesiveness so for many people, listening to the soft, smooth, ethereal sounds of "Wooden Soldiers," then getting their ears attacked by "Holy Hell" is a little tough. I feel the album can be divided into two halves: the first, the agressive side, would include "Holy Hell," "Help Yourself," "Born in the Rainy Days of May," and "We're Gonna Run Out Of Road." The second, more calm side would include the rest. Regardless, I think this album is a fine example of musical creativity for Kenny and I look forward to Person L's future releases.