With his new album "Naked" Steve Baskin continues down the southern-fried power pop and rock path he began with his debut album, "I Sometimes Think". But he has also expanded his footprint with new styles, sounds and themes. While "I Sometimes Think" largely explored emotions around love and relationships, "Naked’s" themes run all over the place – love; love gone bad; running; the stress of the office; the Zen of the river; runaways; prostitution; and death.
In a 2007 article from The Valdosta Daily Times, "I Sometimes Think" was described as “a poppy blend of groove and soul with a nice slice of edge.” In a recent article, the newspaper contends that Naked is both more raw in its emotional impact while more refined in its musicianship and production. This second CD maintains a pop quality fueled with a charging rock attitude. And it’s just some unvarnished great music.”
Not Lame Recordings compared Steve’s debut album with John Mayer, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Duncan Sheik. Creative Loafing said “Power-pop aficionados looking for some new stuff from the deep underground, try out Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Baskin's new effort. All the touchstones are in place: grabby tunes, stacked (but not heavy) guitars, shiny vocal harmonies.” Southern Fried Magazine exclaims that Steve’s “got a great rockin’ sound”. Paste Magazine featured Steve’s song, “How I Feel” -- the opening track from "I Sometimes Think" -- on one of its heralded compilation CDs.
In 2006 Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Steve Baskin ventured out on his own after years of playing with groups like The Cindy Wilson Band, The Hippycrickets and HugoAgogo. His unique style of southern fried power pop has earned comparisons to John Mayer, Pete Yorn, Glenn Phillips and Duncan Sheik.
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