They just don't write pop songs like George Usher's anymore -- jangly, sparkling and effortlessly irrestistible, his music is a throwback to another era, with rich melodies and sugar-sweet arrangements harking back to the glory days of
the Beach Boys and
the Left Banke (with a considerable tip of the hat to
the Byrds as well).
Dutch April is a small treasure, a virtual primer in pop craftsmanship -- highlights like "You Better Let It Go" and "Begging for Rain" possess a timeless quality that's all too rare, being instantly memorable but also fresh upon each repeat listening. ~ Jason Ankeny