Graham Parker Songs Of No Consequence CD

 No, songs of wit and power that rock
Despite the title, Graham Parker has filled another great album with rock songs infused with humor, intelligence, and passion. "There's Nothing on the Radio" should be, and the rocker "Local Boys" harkens back to his groundbreaking "Squeezing Out Sparks."
Submitted by M.L. Downey (Bryan, TX USA) 
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 Album fans been waiting for
This sounds more like late 70s Parker than anything he's released in some time. Partially due to being backed by The Figgs- a very Rumouresque punkrock band. The songwriting is sharp and there's snarl in GP's voice. If you haven't bought a GP record in a while this one's for you. Longtime fans are already rejoicing.
Submitted by Steve (Boston, Ma)
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 Fifty Fifty
The first half of the cd is classic Parker but the second half falls apart quickly with filler and weak songs.
Submitted by Mike (Turkey Creek,Florida)
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 Fresh and vital from an oldie
I have now listened to Graham Parker’s new album Songs of no Consequence 7-8 times in a couple of days and I get more and more impressed for each listen. This one is a real grower. We GP fans, we’re really blessed. How does he manage to keep on pumping out so much good music, and with the variety the last three albums represent? I must say there is NO one in his generation today that manage to sound so fresh and hungry as GP. There is absolutely no fillers on the new album, I wouldn’t want to replace any of the songs. The songwriting is top notch, the vocals are better than ever and the Figgs is a perfect match to our young oldie. They know both how to rock hard and to hold back when suitable. In my book this is pop in its purest form. Melodies loaded with memorable hooks - spiced up with some reggae and rhythm and blues – and clever lyrics. Vanity Press is a perfect opener. Elvis Costello should listen to this and remember what he used to be able to… She swallows it and Ambivalent reminds me of the best songs from Struck by Lightning. Chloroform has that killer groove that I love, and the scat song by GP in between the verses has to be heard to be believed. It’s so good that you can forgive that the whole song is a rip-off from Obsessed with Aretha from Acid Bubblegum. Evil is a solid reggae number, with some added pop hooks. One of the strongest lyrics on the album and the Figgs’s playing is terrific. Suck’n’Blow is a rocking thing, with some cool guitar licks. It’s hard to describe but it is one of my favorites on the album. Go little Jimmy is an acoustic bluesy number, different than the others, that fits in perfectly. Local Boys is Local Girls #2 lyricwise. Musically it is more straightforward but is is as catchy as the original. Did everybody just get old is very dylanesque, when he is in his most spiritual and enjoyable mood. Did I say that I like the album? //Ulf
Submitted by Ulf (Vasteras, Sweden)
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 GP & The Figgs Rock
Sharp hooks, clver songwriting, energy...best GP record in years...
Submitted by dtd (san diego, ca)
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