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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
 Some good things happen, April 29, 2003
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I enjoy some of this album a lot and all of this album a little, in other words as a whole record it's nice but not great, however some of the tunes are very good...If your finding Jason Falkner by following links from other bands then read all of the reviews with the understanding that people get really excited about good pop records because they are so rare. I would recommend "Author Unknown" by Jason, I enjoy it more than this CD, it's more versatile and the hooks are simpler and the songs seem less pompous and self serving...Please understand I am a fan of the man (Jason) but I won't get caught up in the fervor, it's a nice record, but it sounds like he's trying too hard.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Amazing studio pop craftsmanship!!, December 13, 2004
I love this cd. First off, I must say, I love power pop, The Knack, Cheap Trick, the Shazam, The Deal, etc. etc. Granted, music is all about a listener's personal taste (you negative reviewers of this cd obviously have none, ha ha). But seriously, this may be one of the all-around best pop cds written. Ever. Period. I am not even a Jellyfish fan nor was I as impressed with Presents Author Unknown by Mr. Falkner. Chalk it up to maturity or just sheer GENIUS, but this album is the bee's knees. It just has everything...the lyrics are fascinating and intelligent and the production, wow, the production is complete with surprises and pace-changes that are always interesting and make you want to go back and hit "play" one more time. This is one of those cds you could get lost with on a desert island and it would just be okay (hmm, solar powered iPod maybe?).
More details: Amazon.com's review - DEAD ON accurate, and it's really hard to add much else. Few artists or works to compare this cd to because the songs are fairly unique and quirky, in a Beck kinda way, while remaining always on the happier lighter and confident side of pop. I suppose references to Owsley and Cheap Trick are appropriate, but the songs on this cd are longer and stand by themselves as works of art unlike the typical 2min30sec power pop song by The Strokes or the Hives. There are sounds of The CARs, Beach Boys, heck, even ELO. The tunes here aren't glammy, but at times there is some Queen type bravado underlying, but more in spirit or swagger then actual production. But ahhhhh, the production.... every note and twist and turn of each song is for a grander purpose only a genius can ever understand. We simple fans must just try and try and, of course, appreciate.
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 Yes, We Can!, October 8, 2004
The textbook definition of the term `ear candy', Jason Falkner's follow-up to his formal solo debut 'presents Author Unknown' is another layered sonic treat that benefits greatly from the crystalline production of Radiohead and Beck collaborator Nigel Godrich. 'Can You Still Feel' doesn't break any new ground, however. In fact, like it's predecessor, it owes a great debt to the early '70s output of that other multi-intrumentalist and pop whiz, Todd Rundgren. That's not to say that Falkner is a slavish imitator--the man's just proud of his influences and wears them accordingly.
This is pop music made by a rocker with a keen sense of melody and arrangement, the likes of which are seldom heard on radio or MTV. Don't deprive yourself of it just because clueless, tone-deaf, bought-and-paid-for program directors choose to look the other way. Cheers!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Not as good as "Author Unkown" but close..., August 29, 2003
First off let me say that I found Jason Falkner through my love of Jellyfish. I doubt anyone listening to this CD hasn't heard of Jellyfish-but if you haven't stop right now and pick up they're two CDs. That said, Falkner is a genius in his own right. His first album "Author Unknown" was steller (to say the least!) "Can You Still Feel" is almost just as good-however I was a bit dissapointed with a few of the songs. For one thing the songs seem to be longer. 'The Plan' and 'Revelation' stand out as being too long (especially 'Revelation' which, I'm sad to say I skip). 'Revelation' is a song about how wonderful and alive the world is...that's great. In the execution, however, Falkner ends up sounding like a High School aged poet (I know I've written at least one poem very much like 'Revelation'). In fact, this one song is probably what knocks down an otherwise solid album. 'My Lucky Day' kicks total ass-with it's groovy keyboards and torid lust story. 'Eloquence' reminds me of 'Afraid of Himself' from "Author Unknown" though I'm not sure why. 'Honey' and 'See You Again' are lovely pop songs (about love, of course). The second track 'Author Unknown' shines brightly as well...but some of the magic from the first album seems a bit gone. Falkner still plays all of his instuments, and does all of the singing-maybe he needs to inject some new blood into his records. Granted, both of his albums stand head and shoulders over everything on MTV (one and two)and whatever's on the radio. I love his music, but I think he'd lighten up a little if he had a few bandmates again. Perhaps as a music fan I'm the one who needs to 'lighten up' and just bask in Falkners artistic glow. If you like Pop that's not for kids, give Falkner a listen.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Incredible !!!, January 13, 2003
Don't listen to the naysayers -- this is a great album ! Jason Falkner is a tremendously talented songwriter and a fantastic musician (check him out live !). I love this album. While Jason wears his influences on his sleeve (Beatles, Cheap Trick, Big Star, Beach Boys), and many references are clear, he does honor to those musicians by writing clever and thoughtful melodic pop music. Truly and original and thoughtful musician. Please buy this album !
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Ahh, the sweet sweet sounds of Jason Falkner!, March 1, 2001
Reviewer: A music fan
I love this album. Its great pop music. What is James Carragher talking about? He gave this album 2 stars and U2's 5 stars? Are you familiar with the word pabulum? Is the fact that Jessie Helms has that album a good thing? Did the reviewer listen to this album?
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