I rather like it. 
It puts me in another world, one of utter chaos, glee, and unpredictibility. Is that a word?

This album goes to ELEVEN. 

- N T
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What kind of idiot this day and age writes, records and produces his own album? Don’t they know the cost alone rivals that of a mid-sized sports utility vehicle?  

Fortunately, Spud Davenport is exactly that kind of idiot, but don’t mistake him for a fool!  From the very first listen, Davenport’s debut album “Green” lets you know he takes his art very seriously, but never for a moment takes himself too seriously.  The album is a fun-filled romp through to a cast of clever characters that leaves you smiling and playing air drums on your steering wheel singing loud enough to wonder if the guy in the car next to you can hear it.

Like the vagabond savant featured in his song “Cast Iron Stove”, Davenport has a story to tell and with it shares a glimmer of wisdom.  “Time Bomb Mom” is a blast while  “Out-of-Towners” is reminiscent Stan Ridgway’s “Just Drive, She Said.”  “Eisenhower Adams” tells a story of lost opportunity reminding me of “The Jellyfish”, one of my all time favorite bands.  “Good Hood Ornament” is an autobiographical masterpiece that rivals anything written by Warren Zevon.  My personal favorite on the disc is “Diary” which really shows of Davenport’s smoky vocal style and endearing wit.

All in all, “Green” packs a punch and sounds very much like Spud Davenport is playing it live, right there in your living room.  The orchestrations are all sparse, but well crafted. Each note is delivered with clarity and passion.   Why would anyone work so hard on their private creation only to be appreciated by a lucky few?  As far as I am concerned, it can only be described as “A Senseless Act of Kindness.”
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