Adam Green - Sixes and Sevens

Adam Green exists in his own strange universe where schmaltzy orchestral flourishes, Burt Bacharach inspired vocals, and gospel singers exist together in harmony. But, after a couple of listens to Sixes and Sevens, it's easy to forget why you ever thought his universe was odd in the first place. With its mixture of rock, jazz, folk and an unceasing supply of unexpected instruments, the only consistent thing about Sixes and Sevens is its quality. Tropical Island is a breezy ditty boasting a memorable melody while Twee Twee Dee combines a string section with a porn groove guitar line. Green's lyrics range from bizarre streams of thought packed with evocative images (though it can be difficult at times to determine how or why they are connected) to humorous asides and surprisingly tender, introspective confessions. Sixes and Sevens is the product of an artist bursting with ideas and the skill to turn them into compelling songs. [Tobias Kahn]