434. Ben Lee - breathing tornados

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My buddy Brad is an odd fellow. He doesn't talk much, is an accomplished musician but doesn't really listen to music. I never got that. I always assumed that all muscians were first and foremost huge music fans. But he never had any cd's, never got excited about just sitting down and listening to stuff - he was, in the 'listening to music' respect, the complete opposite of Chad and I. He did though in 98 or so introduce me to Ben Lee. Yes I had read about Noise Addict and heard of him, but I had no clue what he sounded like. The album struck a chord with me because sad/happy pop songs about love often do and I had just quit smoking a pack and a half a day and Ben had that 'Cigarettes' song on there. The album ends by hinting at a very promising career for Ben - such a strong hint that I ran out to get his follow up 'hey you yes you' - which was god awful, a mess, pieces of a puzzle that were never meant to be put together. I haven't heard the new 'Awake...' album but did hear the single and it sounds like he is returning to form. Here's Brads band (and it's okay to say they look gay): www.elband.com
Cigarettes Will Kill You
8 out of 10