Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Dave Dill.

Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Dave Dill.

From Cranston, RI, comes the fourth and arguably best release yet from local singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist pop wunderkind Dave Dill. Dill's ostensibly soft, understated rock sounds are painted with musical colors from a broad classic rock palette. There are hints of many musical predecessors in these lovely original tunes, from Brian Wilson to Paul McCartney to Led Zeppelin and beyond. With See You In The Sunshine, Dill has created a rich collection that shows more of its style with each listen. There's plenty that hearkens back to other golden eras of music, yet enough originality to stand on its own. Dill's craftsmanship, both in the songwriting and in the execution of the material, is excellent. It's a most impressive one-man show, and puts you on guard to watch for other Dill releases still to come.

See You In The Sunshine is the fourth and latest release from Dave Dill. A name you may not be familiar with; Dave has been exerting his musical stance on the underground scene for some time now. Described by Dave himself as one of the three, he classes to be his strongest efforts, this release owes a lot to the influences of the Beatles, Brian Wilson, Steely Dan et al, and more notably from a contemporary perspective, New Mexico’s The Shins following much in the same vain – to produce melodic sunshine indie-pop that is so very catchy and contagious. As early as the opening track, Starting From Zero, Dill’s musical intentions are clear and for all to see. In fact the immediately following track, Hope You Know is too, highly catchy and infectious. It’s as if Dill has cast a spell on every listener that crosses his path. Seven minute tour de force, Dreams continues much in the same manner in whisking you away to musical terrain that is both tranquil and endearing. What I’m sure Dave Dill will earn himself praise for if not already, is his ability to switch style so prominently. Light In The Canyon and Train Is Leaving echo Led Zeppelin III era unplugged acoustic brilliance; very much soaked in a folky, bluesy vibe, while See you In The Sunshine has another catchy melody and chorus that will likely linger in many people’s heads for some time to come. The Beatles’s influence once again comes into force with the closing track Further Up, Further In – suddenly it seems the copy of Abbey Road Dill describes of coming across in his Mum’s record collection as a kid, has more than served its purpose in propelling an artist who is a major talent in waiting. What I find satisfying with See You In The Sunshine is the sense of appreciative nostalgia you get from these tracks. Digging up historical musical archives can have its negative consequences in terms of originality, but for Dave Dill it does him justice. Yes, he has brought us back to the heyday of his influencers but this shouldn’t be seen as a History of Music lesson, we should stand up and give this guy a tap on the back for producing and playing music that is fresh, invigorating, and a delight to listen to. Who cares if it’s a sound akin to three or four decades ago or in 2005?!