I was very pleasantly surprised with all the songs on this CD!

As someone who feels that lyrics are pivital to the experience of relating well to any song...well, these songs did not disappoint! 
The richness and layers of emotion are very appealing to me ... the honesty and integrity expressed are refreshing.
It was raw but not totally unpolished.
I loved the contrast between John's and Kathy's voices and I loved the mood shifts from track to track.

My top picks: Missing, Took from Me, Swallow and Freak! 


This music reminded me of my own artistic passions and struggles.

I was lucky enough to be found by him on myspace and I'll make sure that other people find him!

-Jenny
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I may not be the best person to ask when it comes to edgy, poppy, dancey music, as I'm probably the biggest geek I know... I mean, if I saw John Boy on the street, I might be more than a little afraid of him... but that might be the best argument for me, because I can't get enough of this CD. The artist has culled the most rangey of influences to compile an album that is nothing short of stellar.  His songwriting is intelligent but not self-important, fun but not juvenile and throughout the whole, the album does not take itself too seriously, yet still evokes elements of yearning, loneliness and ultimately redemption.  The production value on each track is, in my uneducated opinion, really phenomenal, layering sound over silence over sound and his vocals are haunting.  John Boy's low sitting baritones are sometimes reminiscent of Eddie Vedder but as part of the larger sonic palette, take the listener to a completely new place.  These days it seems like anyone with a modicum of talent and a computer can re-create what we've all heard on the radio before into an album that appeals to the masses and turns a buck.  But what John Boy has created goes a step beyond and redefines the pop/dance genre.  This certainly isn't intended as a sonic comparison, but I haven't seen anyone attack the masses with this much precision and musical understanding since Prince- another guy who, if I saw him on the street, I might be a little afraid of...
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how can u separate the artist from the CD?  The music is terrific! fresh,new and exciting. John Boy's voice has a quality of Rod Stewart. Music is dark rock-- really different and new. I heard John Boy writes his own music. WOW!
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This CD spells SEX. Would love to see a John Boy video of 
Mistress Veronica.
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