Sunday, November 05, 2006

Charlie Fletcher - Angry Now

I feel like I just read a good book. This story about a neighborhood, anywhere USA – big city, small town, doesn’t really matter – includes characters we all know or are. “neighbor Harry doesn’t like neighbor Malcolm – plays his music much too loud.” Intelligent writing alone would make this worth hearing, but the ear is also pleased with the melody and harmony that seems to fulfill the promises made by artists like Michael W. Smith back in the early 80’s. While Michael stopped playing interesting stuff in the mid-80’s to lean over toward the more wealthy over 40 crowd, Charlie hasn’t become that cynical yet and let’s hope he puts out a few more this flavorful before turning it all in for a few bucks. Charlie Fletcher