- Baby Sue
- Dark Side of the Cop
- reviewed by LMNOP
- rating 5++
- Top Pick, June 2006 CD reviews
- 2006
Dark Side of the Cop - Dark Side of the Cop (CD, Auger Down, Pop)
Sounding something like a modern cross between Thunderclap Newman and
Pink Floyd, the guys in the humorously-titled Dark Side of the Cop have
come up with a winning collection of intelligent soft pop tunes. The
band is driven by the songwriting talents of Marco Panella. The superb
vocals provided by Tyler Gibbons, and some additional songwriting
support from Joe Weisenthal. The songs on this album are highly
stylized and melodic…and feature some great lyrical observations.
Melodies are what this band is all about, however…and melodies are
what make Dark Side of the Cop such a rewarding spin. The minimalistic
arrangements are a perfect match for the band’s smart vocal melodies.
Heady and genuine, this album gets better with each and every spin.
Killer pop cuts include “Stuck in the Darkness,” “Paradise Lost and
Found,” “Love Me From Above,” and “Flying Fists and Flashing Lights.”
Great stuff.