Power pop with emotional, intellectual lyrics and memorable hooks

10 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Album Rock, POP: Britpop



Details:
âThe Tether Untiedâ is the sixth album independently released by Saint Paul, MN artist Jay Walters. This collection of songs features aggressive songwriting and performance. Ripping through the opening âIâm Still Hereâ, Walters captures the fervor and desperation of âArmed Forcesâ-era Elvis Costello. For a lyrical high-point and British pop sing-ability, check out the mathematically romantic âX Equals Nowâ. It is not all rock and roll on this record; for biting yet beautiful looks at aging and death, âVital Signsâ and âBalloonâ are intriguing and haunting. The albumâs closer is, of course, a six-minute sing-along featuring ukulele, accordion and trombone called âRigor Mortisâ. It, along with âThe Small Deathsâ take a cynical approach to the process of life (and what it takes from you).

Every track on âThe Tether Untiedâ will make you instantly want to re-start and take a second spin. It has become increasingly rare for lyrics to so richly reward repeated listening. What you get here are songs in the best spirit of Lennon, Costello and Michael Penn; great hooks, complete lyrics and complex thoughts. Donât pass this one by; it might be Jayâs best ever!!