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Damien Binder: Til Now

The August/Sept NZM promised it, and here it is, the second album from Auckland singer/songwriter Damien Binder. The 10 well crafted songs generally tackle the theme of relational issues, but with a few twists in the otherwise familiar thematic road. Production is aided by Bob Shepheard and Steve Garden, who also respectively provide their bass and drum skills, among other talents. The collaboration is one of those production team-ups that consistently produce good stuff, and this offering is certainly no exception. The nicely uncluttered arrangements see Binder's very capable guitar augmented by that of Chris Van de Geer, who also handled mix duties. I sometimes feel that an album that grabs me too quickly is also one I'll get bored with quickly. 'Til Now' took a wee while to warm to, which for me means it's got a depth and durability that will protect it from coffee-coaster status. This album may well herald Damien Binder as a name and sound we might be hearing more of on the airwaves - not at all a bad thing. www.damienbinder.com for more info.

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