The short clips don't always do Gentleman Reg's songs justice, particularly in the case of "It's Not Safe". You can check out the complete songs at CBC Radio 3's New Music Canada site http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/Gentleman-Reg
At first listen, everything about this set seems thin on the ground. Musically, there is no fatness, Reginald's voice is breathy, light, sometimes insubstantial. Then on the second listen, I started to pick out lyrics, and riffs that start to make me feel good, sad, happy and that wispy voice seemed absolutely suited to the songs - from the beautiful 'Navy Brown', through to the boppy 'The Boyfriend Song', this CD really grows on you. And, in the process, 'Darby and Joan' adds another shining spike on the crown that is the Toronto/Montreal tornado. What's in the water over there, folks? Bottle it, and export it!
