LONG OUT OF PRINT, LAST FEW COPIES REMAINING
While plenty in the power pop underground over the years have mined that crucial 1977-1981 period that launched everyone from Elvis Costello to the Plimsouls, precious few have expanded upon their pure rock 'n' roll smarts and lyrical acuity. My Favorite Revolution, though, the debut by L.A. up-and-comer Eugene Edwards, is audacious by any standard and clearly measures up to its classicist pedigree. Blaring forth with assured vocals, cutting guitar figures, and a melodic sense that marries Tom Petty to Squeeze, Edwards spills out 14 flawless songs obsessed with jaded romance and, occasionally, even sadder affairs of the heart. — Luke Torn, Uncut Magazine