Songs that speak to everyone...
author: Jane
I loved this CD. The music covers everything from country (Real Good Time) to folk (The Return of Johnny Heart) to island rhythms (Leyanna). I can also hear Seafoam Green (one of my favourites)being sung around a campfire by a gang of rowdy kids. I knew from the beginning of the CD, with the catchy, upbeat tempo of Now is the Time, that this would be a CD I'd enjoy and I wasn't disappointed. Terry's lyrics are both clever and thought provoking and there's something for everyone. I look forward to hearing more from this artist.
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some fun, some thought provoking, all with a message and all great
author: Shelley
It's hard to know where to begin. I loved the humor (and message)in Sea Foam Green and the up beat pace of Leyanna, again with it's message woven into the words. I must admit though that it was The Return of Johnny Heart and My Own Little World that left me thinking the most. I think so many of us have a Johnny (or Mary!) Heart that we can't shake from our minds. I also believe that we all need to have that little place that we can escape to once in a while. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one out there retreating to my calm place at times. All and all a great CD. I look forward to Terry's next CD.
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Lively, well-crafted, catchy and tuneful
author: Richard
With so many Top 40 hits sounding bland and processed, it's refreshing to hear songs that aren't afraid to be melodic, musical, and memorable. I'm amazed at how catchy and energetic these Gomesongs can be -- not only the upbeat songs like "Now is the Time" and "Teenager", but even a more thoughtful song like "Fine" which never sounds heavy or grim despite its message. And as for "Leyanna" and "Sea Foam Green", try, just try to keep them from playing in your head long after you've turned off the stereo.
Bottom line: these are songs to remember.
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