Okay, it's not that easy to make me laugh. Smile, yes, but those deep down, make-me-live-two-more days-longer kind of laughs just don't grace me that often. And from a folk singer? Aren't folksingers supposed to make you tear or jeer? And aren't they supposed to play the guitar, for heaven's sake?
Adam Donmoyer's Naughty Bits is an amazing collection of songs from a great writer. I call him a folk singer because he does what the great folk writers do - he manages to sing bits of real, honest human experience otherwise untouched by popular song. Granted, some of the human experiences are a little way out. But just because I haven't been gender surprised on a date (Amanda), haven't stalked my object of affection (I'm Not Psycho), turned into a werewolf (Most Amazing Smile), or been subjugated by my cat (Rugby the Cat) doesn't mean I haven't been amazed, amused, confused, and bedazzled by life. As I am by this album. Adam's colorful, practically poetic (he ain't no peasant) piano accompaniment graces the album throughout - foundation to solid, diverse production values that allow the listener to enjoy each song like the gem it is.
Naughty Bits is an excellent first album by a most orignal writer. I leant mine to my son (just graduated from high school ) and his girlfriend. They memorized all the songs but still won't give it back... time to get another copy of Naughty Bits.
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I had the chance of knowing Adam during a summer theater season at Otterbein, working on a mistery show. Then, he gave me his first cd which added a touch of unique sensibility to the image I had on him as an artist. Unpredictable, observative and irronical, sort of Brechtian - both in music and theater. Hope to get in touch again
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You have to have this CD! Most Amaizing Smile is just plain eerie and if your butt is still attached to your body after you hear TV Hell you need to get your funny bone lubed. Adam is a great songwriter and even better pianist.
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There's no one else like Adam Donmoyer. Hilarious, poignant, icky, sublime...all at once!

Adam could be writing for Broadway, and his songs certainly have a theatrical underpinning. But they manage to be hip and edgy at the same time. 

Brilliant writing, great vocals and good production balance somewhat uneven instrumentals. All-in-all, a powerful first effort.

I can't wait for his next record. 

Buy this CD (you can always give it to your weird friend if it isn't your cup of tea)!
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