The CD, SIDE ONE, by John McManus captures the mind and spirit of John McManus-manifested into music. No other CD in existence displays, the passion and love for music than John McManus, SIDE ONE.
Buy it and listen to it, you'll become increasingly more aware of the effort put forth and you will increasingly enjoy it with every listen.
The songs are infectious and will stay with you. I find myself humming lines from "Anthems From My Bedside," "To Your Own Surprise," and "Platforms of Our Lives," during the course of my day and am happy that they pop into my head.
I, also, must mention the lyrics-listen to them!! You'll make more and more connections and understand every song deeper with every listen and find a deep meaning to link to your own life. 
THE BOTTOM LINE: A MUST BUY!!
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Well... John sent me this CD when a lot of things were going on in my life, and one song that I really held onto was "To Your Own Surprise".  I listened to it and it literally brought me to tears.  His lyrics are real and anyone that listens to them can relate, his vocals aren't fixed up, it's very natural and that adds a certain vibe to the CD that I have never experienced before.  Listening to the CD makes you feel as if you're sitting in the room and John is playing right before you; you're a part of it.  To sum it up... great lyrics, music, and vocals... a complete package... the soundtrack of anyone's life. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE JOHN!
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Well, I am paid to give unbiased coverage of things I care about and I must say John is a dear friend, but that does not enter into the equation. When I first got the CD I put it in my stereo and gave it a quick listen. It was good enough that I didn't take it out. I then turned my attention to it and listened to it greatly. Overall the EP is very strong, but there are some things that John should work on. I think Anthems from My Bedside and Platform of Our Lives are both great tracks. In fact I catch myself singing the first one at work. However, I think the pacing of the EP could use some work. Instead of Innocence is Far Away going third, My Serendipity should. I am not a huge fan of Innocence is Far Away either. It has been growing on me some. I really do enjoy To Your Own Surprise. It is a very solid track, not as strong as tracks 1,2, and 4. Overall, this is a good EP and John's songwriting is pretty polished, it could still use some work, but it is good. I know he has a song about Sept. 11 that I would've put on instead of Innocence but that is it. I have let friends listen to it and I sing along with it in my car. I don't do that with just anything. For the price and the quality of the music definitly buy this and let your friends listen.
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Best CD EVER
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