THE BORED SYNDROME reviewed by Meghan Reilly
Meghan's a freelance writer and has done work for several newspapers and magazines including Impose Magazine based in NYC and Artvoice based in Buffalo, NY (similar to our Metroland). I would consider the review rather favorable and hopefully just one of many more to come! Footnote: I didn't even have to grease her pockets;)
There are few things in life that are quite so fine as good music. It
is my
not so secret guilty pleasure. I buy it continuously. I steal it
online.
I seek it out live. I follow it around the country. But this, this
album
actually came to me, remarkably free of charge, with a request for my
review. Though flattered, I reserve a healthy skepticism towards self
produced artists. For the most part, I find that they are self
absorbed,
low on talent, high on personal opinion, and cursed with too much time
on
their hands. In light of my cynicism, you can imagine my delighted
surprise
at Joe Nacco's, The Bored Syndrome.
If you're looking for a fresh new artist with talent up the wazoo,
you've
found him. For a kid that got his humble beginning in the capital
district
of Upstate NY, I am astounded by the eclectic influences he exhibits in
this
work. Talk about your diamond in the rough. Joe successfully weaves
pop 40
alternative edge with original sound. He's a grunge guy by nature,
having
his impressionable years scored by the likes of Nirvana and the Seattle
garage band scene, but he naturally incorporates the spicy flare of the
early British invasion. It is a unique flavor, and represents all that
is
good about rock n' roll.
The Bored Syndrome, as a collective work, is an impressive first
release for
any independent artist. Unlike other primary endeavors, this album
manages
to stay invigorating all the way through. It is mixed well, keeps an
attentive eye on the order of delivery, and has a genuine flow.
Likewise,
it holds together well as a compellation, and serves as a window into
the
extracurricular pastimes of The Joe. There might be an underlying sub
textual theme here, kids, so be sure to pay close attention to the
lyrics on
these licks.
But, if you've got an ADHD attention span, be sure to check out 'The Blue Law', a
sure-fire radio release, 'I am me', bound to improve your mood, and 'Into your arms', a
guaranteed chick fav. So, take some money out of your mom's purse, the
beer
fund, the church collection plate. Trade in something crappy. Go
anywhere
you can get a little dough and buy it, buy it now. You won't be
disappointed.