Dave Smallen, formally of Street To Nowhere, has just released his first solo record Everything Changes and Nothing Change - well, finishing releasing it, that is. Smallen self-released his album one track at a time over the course of 2009, all the while garnering comparisons to Bright Eyes, Wilco and Counting Crows. The track below is not only a joy of disarmingly home-grown charm to listen to, it just gets better and better as the song progresses. In fact, I dare you not to shake your shoulders back and forth at the "sha-la-la-la" section. I've never had the pleasure to see him live, but judging by his music, it sounds like he'd be a blast in concert. If you like well-grounded acoustic alternative rock numbers that contain smart licks, honest laments and a pinch of hootenanny for good measure, then you'll love Dave Smallen.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Smitten With Smallen
Dave Smallen, formally of Street To Nowhere, has just released his first solo record Everything Changes and Nothing Change - well, finishing releasing it, that is. Smallen self-released his album one track at a time over the course of 2009, all the while garnering comparisons to Bright Eyes, Wilco and Counting Crows. The track below is not only a joy of disarmingly home-grown charm to listen to, it just gets better and better as the song progresses. In fact, I dare you not to shake your shoulders back and forth at the "sha-la-la-la" section. I've never had the pleasure to see him live, but judging by his music, it sounds like he'd be a blast in concert. If you like well-grounded acoustic alternative rock numbers that contain smart licks, honest laments and a pinch of hootenanny for good measure, then you'll love Dave Smallen.
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I Looooove Dave Smallen!
I was ridiculously excited to see him on the home page of Hype Machine. :P
(Es where I stumbled upon your blog)
Sadly, I have not seen him live either (Why do I not live in the bay area?)
Definitely makes me smile. Thanks for this...
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