First Words

LIE has been online now for a couple of weeks, and the first comparisons are coming in. Quite good, in fact. A surprising number of people have noted a "Mark Knopfler" sound. I really didn't expect this - while I like Dire Straits, i've never thought of them as an influence.
I've heard "Bowie-esque," and that one was quite flattering. I could never hold myself up anywhere near that, but apparently there's an influence showing through.
One or two have mentioned "a stripped-down U2." Another good one.

You know, i don't think there have been any bad comparisons. Apparently i'm not influenced by "a steaming pile of deaf dung."

A couple of reviews have noted that the vocals are a little "pitchy," and i can accept that. I refused to use a pitch-shifter to perfect them, and was happy to get them to the level they attained. They're HUMAN.

This is getting off to a good start.



edit: One flummox - 'Wow' was called "dripping with sarcasm." It was actually expressing my awe of Tim Booth, of James. The man is one of the most eloquent pop stars in action these days. I guess people just assume that I don't give compliments...