John Hoskinson - Wearing His Beat Group Influences With Pride
Reviewed by Chris Welch / Boston, United Kingdom on June 27, 2007
If you've only just discovered Hoskinson's work via the recently released '... read more
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Smart Pop for Now People
Reviewed by Buddy Love / Los Angeles, CA on November 05, 2006
This is a terrific CD, hands down one of my favorites ever, and I own thous... read more
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Beautifully conceived from start to finish
Reviewed by Anna Borg / Los Angeles, CA on September 13, 2005
"Miscellaneous Heathen" plays like a series of short stories, rather than a... read more
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This album might get you laid!
Reviewed by Christopher Lee Barnes / North Hollywood, CA on September 04, 2005
If you like chicks/dudes who favor clever lyrics, solid production values, catchy tunes and moods that range from wistful to witty then this album will definitely endear you to them.Hoskinson is a skillful writer and musician. His voice and style are often compared to The Finn Bros./Crowded House but those comparisons are merely superficial. Hoskinson's universe is a realm populated with characters whose pains might be unique but definitely relatable. Leaving behind the pop convention of mere abstract, over-wrought ruminations about love, Hoskinson, instead, writes gripping stories set to music. Some highlights include the left-handed love letter, "I Hope I Die Before You Do", an ironic take on soul mates and eternal love. The haunting and lilting "It's Not My Place" reeks of heartbreak. And, "She Still Plays Around" chronicles the eternal dilemma of being the wrong person, in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you were to pop this CD into your Discman and listen from start to finish you would swear this were a major label release. To accomplish this Hoskinson has assembled some of the finest musicians hovering just below Spin Magazine's radar to help out. Notably, guitarist Eugene Edwards, provides tasty guitar licks that perfectly counterpoint Hoskinson's sometimes bittersweet, occasionally tart atmospheres. This is easily one of the top 5 albums I've purchased in the last year. I've even bought extra copies to pass around to friends. Yes, that's right, BOUGHT! Not ripped & burned. I'm like that sometimes.
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BUY THIS CD!!
Reviewed by Kat Adibi / Los Angeles, CA on September 04, 2005
John's a great LA-based singer-songwriter. The songs are this CD are catchy... read more
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It's a goodie!
Reviewed by Niki Smart / Newport Beach, CA on September 10, 2004
I play it over and over in my car which is uncharacteristic, makes me feel ... read more
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This guy is REALLY GOOD!
Reviewed by Zak Morgan / Chicago, IL on August 25, 2004
I happened to catch a clip of John singing live while channel surfing in Lo... read more
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A Pop Heaven for Miscellaneous Heathens
Reviewed by Warren Allen / The OC, California on July 23, 2004
John Hoskinson regularly delivers sit-up-and-take-notice live performances ... read more
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