I JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TELL ME HOW TALL I AM
Review: LA Times
By Natalie Nichols
Rating: 3 out of 4 stars
This U.K.-to-L.A. transplant mixes British pop -- from Elvis Costello to the
Beatles to Oasis -- with the melancholy prettiness of Cali folk-rock. Its
sophomore release has a more confident and distinctive blend of airy
harmonies, pedal-steel touches and winsome melodies than 2000's Road
Movies. Lead singer-songwriter Simon Petty remains quietly reserved, but
his thing for Gram Parsons is clear, right down to the hushed, sprawling
tribute "Badlands." Minibar plays Tuesday at Spaceland.
From LA Times
Originally published June 22, 2003
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