Grandaddy Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla EP CD

Clocking in at more than 30 minutes, this 2005 outing by futuristic California roots rock ensemble Grandaddy makes the most of its EP format. A seven-song mini-album with lyrics supplied by a fictional fan, EXCERPTS FROM THE DIARY OF TODD ZILLA finds Grandaddy mastermind Jason Lytle in typically eccentric form, supporting his songs of middle-class tedium with dreamy, often elegiac arrangements. Highlights include a six-minute epic, "At My Post," built around burbling synth passages, and the playful, lush "Florida," a track that morphs into a frenetic, guitar-fueled rock tune. Despite its brevity, TODD ZILLA is dense enough to create the feeling of a full record, making it a must-have for Grandaddy fans.Spin (p.137) - "Grandaddy's Moogy, moody music still sounds like ELO as HAL-9000..." - Grade: B+
Mojo (Publisher) (p.112) - 4 stars out of 5 - "'Pull The Curtains,' EXCERPTS' opening guitar blast, packs urgency and stinging riffs in equal wallops....Both spectacularly riotous and deliciously bittersweet."