REVIEWS POST ARTIST REVIEWS POST VENUE REVIEWS POST ALBUM REIVEWS
SEARCH BY :      


Bryan "KaTman" Erickson  08/14/2001          
Wishing Well
Throughout this CD it is obvious that Monte Montgomery is going for a different production aspect that is likely aimed for more radio exposure. But that is not a bad thing. In fact, once the trained "Montiac" ear gets used to the new sound, it is overall an extremely impressive piece of work. There's really not a song on this whole release unworthy of such desired airplay. Inevitably Montgomery should be elevated to another level with the deserving new exposure to his beautiful songs. Opener Tug of War contains the most redundant of the choruses, but works well with very flowing guitar parts and vocals. Title cut Wishing Well shows continued lyrical excellence that dares you to not sing along. As does cut #3 - I Know What You Want which is a real toe-tapper and one everybody that's ever had a heartbreak can relate to on the first listen. Next up Catch Me shows a softer side which focuses more on great singing. Tomorrow Begins with Today shows a completely new side of Montgomery also, with (gasp) him on keyboards also. His talent refuses to stop growing. Erased slows down a bit again to tug at your emotions a little more. Monte is awesome at relating emotions, ya know. Broken Arms follws suit. Soldier at His Best shows another new side - relating the inner feelings of someone who doesn't happen to be Monte himself. Beautiful song. Bagpipe is an instrumental worthy of being longer. Sunset Lullaby is the biggest heart-tugger of the bunch if you realize the second and third verse semi-biographical nature of Monte's upbringing. I happened to see Monte play it live at this CD release party with his mother watching on and there wasn't a dry eye in the 800 seat venue. All on Me also has a bit of that effect as a live song. Thankfully on the CD it lasts for several minutes of patented Monte guitar solo work which is one thing this CD could use a little more of. And it all ends with Radio Girl with a chorus impossible to get out of your head. Absolutely five stars. Monte is musical genious. I hope this is his breakout recording that he deserves.


LSM Gets Social