| 20 May 2009
Welcome to Blockvile, population: the lead singer of Sister Hazel, Ken Block. You'll recognize the voice, and it feels like home (but without the fighting).
I know what you're thinking. "If this is anything like Margartaville, I'm not up for the hangover." Not to worry, there is much more introspection and less escapism here. Ken Block's solo effort "drift" (intentionally lower-case) is a feel-good stroll through stories of day-to-day struggles and challenges everyone can relate to.
What I like is the variety in sounds, but the collection of still very connected themes, The CD begins with the mellow, reflective "blue to a blind man," and then picks right up with the midtempo single "the other side." By track 4, you're dancing around your apartment to "i don't mind," which must be block's intention, as indicated by the music video. It's a reminder that this album is about loving life and making the best of situations, and not about rock stardom. In case you were worried, there's also a handful of uptempo alt-rock tracks, including the twangy "it's alright" and the reality check "we don't talk anymore" which makes for a great CD closer.
"Drift" completes any Sunday afternoon playlist, and it's also nice to hear honest songs written about down-to-earth problems. This is an album I could have a beer with, and I like that.
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