Ben Kweller

Rolling Stone (p.84) - "Kweller plays every instrument here, and bright cuts like 'Run' and 'Magic' feature a sturdy guitar sound that leaves plenty of room for Kweller's boyish whine and catchy choruses." Spin (p.98) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Ben Kweller serves up the mini-classic of ultramelodic singer/songwriter pop that' he's always hinted at, placing giddy wall-of-sound rockers alongside soul-kissed weepers with skillful aplomb." Alternative Press (p.208) - "You won't hear a more instantly infectious song this year than 'Run,' which condenses Kweller's career into three stunning minutes." Alternative Press (p.136) - Included in Alternative Press's "10 Essential Albums Of 2006" -- "[The album] brims with stripped down acoustic numbers and plaintive piano ballads.' Mojo (Publisher) (p.118) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Kweller has delivered his most honest, touching album. Life-long love and grown-up thoughts meet childlike fears, joys and longings..."

〈現代最高の〉と言っても過言ではない美メロ職人が、期待どおり、いや期待以上のニュー・アルバムを届けてくれました。セルフ・タイトルを冠した本作は、すべての楽器を自身でプレイ。その結果、いままで以上にポップで甘く、そして何より彼のピュアな部分が前面に表れた、聴いているだけでウキウキさせられる仕上がりに。余分な物が多いこの世の中において、シンプルな歌こそいちばん胸に響くということを教えられます。
bounce (C)佐藤 瑞樹