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Review of I Am A Conjuror

What if Syd Barrett had made albums in the '80s? Well, he might likely have sounded like Gordon B. Isnor. Overbearing synthesizers, ala the '80s, mix with Isnor's eclectic, offbeat and humorous songs. Some even sound like a Dr. Dimento parody on the '80s! While Gordon's vocals are sometimes grating, the songs are strong enough to distract you. However, about half of the songs use a minimalist approach with just guitars and drums-these really harken Syd Barrett's ghost. It's worth searching out this CD for two classic tracks - "If I Were The Last Man On Planet Earth" and "Goody-B". This would have made a great alternate soundtrack to "The Breakfast Club"! Strange, unpredictable and offbeat enough to be really interesting!

Author: GRP

2003-05-01