Obsolete

David Becvar arrives with his debut album, the entirely self-written and self-performed 'Obsolete'. Intellectual yet cathartic, the album includes a freewheeling array of styles: edgy uptempo roots-rock ('Indiscriminate', 'I Don't Wanna Hear It'), downbeat balladry ('So Vain'), bouncy pop (the Latin-tinged 'Genie, Genie Francis', the rocked-up 'I Don't Watch The Weather', the R&B-flavored title track), deliriously cheerful country-rock ('Mechanic'), textured instrumentals ('Getting Lost...', the acoustic guitar showpiece 'When...', the classically-laced 'For The Occasion...'), and introspective singer-songwriter ruminations ('One Dimension', 'Can't Stay On Top Too Long', 'It's A Bust'). It's all held together by a singular worldview and a tireless devotion to melody. With lyrics that are often nostalgic, yet never for the mere sake of it, the album is more than just yet another collection of music, it's a statement. Get with the times by getting 'Obsolete'.