"Lucky Space People finds a rich harvest of exceptional material. All of it infused with indelible melodies, warm harmonies and the production values that picky pop fans will appreciate. Grade: Solid A" Not Lame Recording.
Multi-instrumentalist / singer / songwriter Todd Bowie's 2005 released debut album entitled "Lucky Space People," is a highly textured collection of eclectic pop that is sure to win over the most discerning musical tastes.
While Bowie may wear a few of his influences (such as XTC, The Beatles, and Elliott Smith) on his sleeve, his unique approach and honest delivery distills the very essence of these many styles singularly into his own. From the bouncy pop of Holiday Fun to the driving anthemic chorus of Eiffel to the angst-ridden vocals that brings closure to the track Justify, the results are electrifying. Adding a broader spectrum of sonic color to his palette, this New Hampshire-native has also infused a bit of spicy boss nova (Victoria) and even a gliding waltz rhythm (Karmaphobe) into this well-rounded, yet decidedly off-center brand of rock. Toss in the more introspective numbers (Could Be and Rise) and what you have is one of the most unique and enjoyable albums to come around in quite some time.
"Lucky Space People" was co-produced by Bowie and longtime music associate Chris Buttleman, along with Mike Hoffmann (EIEIO / Willy Porter) who also provided the lions share of bass parts for the album. No stranger to the studio, Bowie has also recently lent his creative production skills to SundayRunners, Huns & Dr. Beeker and Martha Berners full-length albums, while at the same time helping all of these talented up-and-coming artists in developing their own sounds.
With years of assisting other artists - such as Beck, Flaming Lips, Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac - its no wonder some of their magic has rubbed off. Witnessing a Todd Bowie live show is an experience in itself. With The Verve Pipes Doug Corella on drums, Todd fills out the rest of the duties on both vocals and guitars (the latter with a jaw-dropping '70s arena rock aplomb). While this may, at first glance, appear to be a simple rock duo, its instead an amazingly innovative and explosive live trio. Embracing technology, Todd has recorded backing tracks (bass, keys, etc.) and utilizes his iPod as his third bandmember; thus creating a fuller live sound without having to share a cut of the door or backseat of the tour van with another obnoxious bandmate.
Todd Bowie (and his iPod) are currently touring with The Verve Pipe's Doug Corella in support the release of "Lucky Space People".
You can also visit Todd and Doug as "Karl and Carl" at:
www.thekarlz.com
and:
www.myspace.com/thekarlz1.com.Profile edited with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
