The Clock - CD Reviews

“… the layers with which Grey stimulates the eardrums are somewhat mystifying and similar to the feeling my eyes get when watching Disney's Fantasia. It feels almost as though you are watching this music as it unfolds, the imagery is unparalleled to anything available to the public in music…”

“…tender, torturous and tough combinations that would leave Fellini smiling. Stretched from nursery jingles to carnival trumpets to rock beat this eclectic eccentricity left me jolted, full and satisfied…”

“…Grey's sounds touch a place in me that is usually reserved for emotional childhood experiences. The lyrics are passionate, powerful, and tend to conjure up images that only occur in the pocket between sleep and awakening….”

“…This is pop music with a tasty bunch of twists and turns that takes the listener on a journey. It's refreshing to hear an artist like this who follows no trends yet mixes so many influences into their own voice…”

“… listening to this album feels like when I first started listening to Zappa; you know the artist is a genius when you can't wait to hear every song they do. This record is truly how musicians should be making albums these days but for some reason, aren't …”

“…he is an artist unlike so many others, where content and delivery enables the listener to reflect on their own lives. The most talented are usually the most underappreciated and it is not just some music but a life w/ instruments...”

“…I am constantly astounded by how he takes me far, far away with his excellent story telling and musicianship, utilizing clever choices of instruments, voices and sounds, and yet, at the end, only a few minutes have passed. His ability to write a very simple, poignant song like "Alone" and then an expansive masterpiece like "Natural World", which always leaves me feeling that I have been part of an event, demonstrates what an incredibly gifted artist he is. ‘The Clock' is amazing!”

“… funky, intelligent, catchy and at times odd and disturbing music that defies easy pigeonholing or classification. Dada, chamber music, new wave, progressive and art-rock are all alluded to, but ultimately Mr. Melcher creates utterly unique moments and songs. Only the patient listener will be rewarded, but he or she will be treated to an experience unlike any other.”

“… as a musician, the music keeps you surprised and eager to hear more. There is a pop sensibility that turns these songs into catchy sing along tunes that will stay in your head, and you will catch yourself singing them as you go about your life! A TRUE MASTERPIECE.......”
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