Greg Pope’s songs are beautifully-observed, detailed accounts of love and (often) loss, directed at both matters of the heart and his apparent choice of a career.  Throughout ‘Regrets…’ they prove themselves to be a terrifically talented unit: Pope is seriously adept in the hooks and melodies department and brandishes a mean Telecaster; bassist John Putnam often indulges in lots of classy, McCartney/ Bruce Thomas-style high-end counterpoint runs and drummer David Sprouse is the very epitome of muscle, inventiveness and rock-solid time-keeping behind the kit.  Together, they produce something really rather sublime...
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Nashville trio Edmund’s Crown straddles the line between country-rock, alt-rock and indie pop. Greg Pope, David Sprouse and John Putnam shine throughout the 13 studio tracks and the five bonus demo tracks. The guitars chime most on “Damsel,” “Company Man,” “Eight Years Ago” and “Not That It Matters.” When an indie band is two-for-two when it comes to their full-length releases, you should check them out!
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Edmund's Crown reminds me of hearing late era Replacements albums for the first time. Great melodies, the ability to go from acoustic playing to electric rock overdrive in a blink, that fine balance of playful sloppiness and locked-in hooks. On the way home from work last night I played the title track three times in a row. Same goes for "Feet on the Ground," "Not That It Matters," and "She's Never Coming Back." I hear traces of The Who and The Beatles as well, and for whatever reason could imagine this entire set being used as a Cameron Crowe film soundtrack.
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Fans of Fluid Ounces, Derby, Fountains Of Wayne, Owsley, Splitsville, Bowman and Gigolo Aunts perk those ears up! Bristling excursions down scorchingly memorable power pop paths - the intent is pure in all the undulating melodic centers of this outstanding material.
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