Edible – Gran Bel Fisher
Here’s a track off Full Moon Cigarette, the debut CD from Gran Bel Fisher, released last week. It’s an intriguing song. In some ways, it doesn’t sound all that much different from your traditional 70s-rock-influenced alt-country fare. Which isn’t bad, but doesn’t really merit much discussion either. But then you notice the stunning range of Fisher’s voice. And then you notice that the music has a darker tint to it than you originally thought, like wouldn’t this actually sound pretty good on an early R.E.M. album? Still, I can’t seem to get kd lang’s “Constant Craving” out of my head when I’m listening to this one, and I’m not sure that’s a good sign.
Still, I like it, maybe more for the possibility of what Fisher might have to offer than because I’m that into this particular song. He could turn into a unique and truly interesting artist. Or he could turn into Coldplay-lite. One will probably be better for him commercially, but the other will make me happier. Isn’t that always the way?