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Jerseybeat "Skin And Bone' -reviewed by Joe Wawrzyniak A delightfully quirky, sprightly
and tuneful idiosyncratic sonic romp, this album scores extra points for both
striking originality and sheer eccentricity. Ben Godwin's big, booming, raspy,
yet robust voice belt out the offbeat lyrics with tremendous rip-snorting theatrical
hambone flair. The arrangements are perfectly catchy, lively and harmonic, offering
plenty of merry bounce and infectious energy to spare. Whether it's the rousing
bombast of the opening number "Drinking Gasoline" and the spirited "Outsize
Shoes," the touching thoughtfulness of the lovely "Constantly Reminded,"
or the sober philosophizing of the nifty closing item "Skin and Bone,"
this album remains a total flaky treat from start to finish.
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