Corporate Line: Considering how natural and effortless his songs sound, it’s surprising that the creation of Crossing The Invisible Line was no mere labor of love. It was a frustrating battle, and a reminder that pain can sometimes strangle even the most pleasurable experiences. While recording Crossing The Invisible Line, Buddahead also spent 18 months on the road playing 20 shows a month to audiences largely unfamiliar with his music. “Every step along the way, it seemed like all the odds were against me,” he says. “The whole thing was an enormous struggle.” Finally, a chance encounter with John Popper (Blues Traveler) at last year’s Bonnaroo Festival where both were playing, led to the collaborative recording of the last song to be recorded for the album, “Invisible.”
The Good:
“Holding Me Back” – First impressions, as we know, are never enough. After a few listens “Holding Me Back” grows and grows.
The Average:
“When I Fall” – Buddahead offers a good melody that will get you singing along irregardless of the standard lyrics.
“Strong” – The song itself isn’t intolerable, but the high falsetto is another story.
“How Does It Feel” – Lovely.
The Ugly:
Nothing.
Frankly: Buddahead falls somewhere in the realm of Duncan Sheik pop. It’s serious without being pretentious. It’s music that’s smart and fun.
+ Rae Gun
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