Pasadena Weekly - May 19, 2005

JOHN HOSKINSON
Miscellaneou Heathen (Kaopeoths):

Opening with the insistent pounding of piano chords, "Miscellaneous Heathen" serves immediate notice that this is going to be a sprightly pop foray unafraid of a little aural confrontation. Best known for playing with kindred rock spirit Eugene Edwards (who turns up with a couple of mean guitar solos), Hoskinson's no slouch at hooking his own intelligently crafted ditties, but often prefers to play balladeer -- though even midtempo numbers like the snappy "Waiting For Someone To Call" and graceful "When She Speaks" sport a Beatles-esque bounce.

- Bliss