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Michael Vincent

Sky Blue (C'mon, C'mon!)

Review by Gary Hill
I previously reviewed another set from Michael Vincent. Like that one, this seems to straddle the territory between alternative rock, pop rock and more. There are some definite standouts here, but nothing that I would consider a “skip” moment. Overall, this is unique, while also having familiar elements.


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Track by Track Review
C'mon, C'mon!

The cool guitar dominated jam that starts this has hints of spooky music in a rock and roll arrangement. Think of the theme to “The Munsters.” This works into more of a mainstream pop rock song after a time.

Fool, My Eye (remix 2025)

Pop rock and alternative merge on this energetic tune. It’s a fun romp that works well.

Together (remix 2025)

Pop rock with some killer guitar work is the main element here. There are country and other roots elements at play, though.

Rain Downtown

This tune has more of a soft rock meets pop rock vibe. It also has some killer melodic elements.

Shadow Talk

A soft rock tune that blends melodic tock with alternative elements, this is classy stuff.

Nightlights

Bouncy, this features a classy alternative rock vibe along with plenty of pop music. It’s fun, but not as meaty as some of the rest.

This is Love

Here we have a bouncy pop rocker that works well. I wouldn’t consider it a standout, but it is definitely effective.

Of the Promises

One of my favorites on the disc, this acoustic based number reminds me of something Crosby, Stills and Nash might do, but without the harmonies. I really dig the bass work on this thing.

The Longest Time (remix 2025)

Here we’re back into more alternative rock zones. This is a solid tune that somehow even has some hints of progressive rock. It’s one of the standouts here. I really love the guitar solo on the track.

C'mon, C'mon! (reprise)

While not a big change, there is a cool, rather trippy groove at times on this. It gets into some playful, almost island vibes later, too. I think I prefer this version to the one that opened the disc.

 
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