It seems Paul Collins isn’t the only pop legend still making great music this year, as Dwight Twilley has returned with Green Blimp. Like most of Twilley’s work it is unabashed guitar pop of the highest order, and fans will lap it up eagerly. Despite the years, Twilley remains on at the top of his game, albeit with the perspective of a musician who’s fame began with “I’m on Fire” back in 1975.
Along with some notable guest stars (Susan Cowsill and Rocky Burnette), Dwight has original Twilley Band guitarist Bill Pitcock IV as his main collaborator here. Opening with “Me and Melanie” it’s a piano and guitar rocker with a psychedelic flavor and decidedly Beatlesque chord progressions. The follow up “Let It Rain” is a gorgeous ballad with a simple guitar melody and “Get Up” finds Dwight in familiar rock mode with a terrific solo in the break. Both gems; “Speed Of Light” and “Doctor” have those solid harmonies and memorable hooks that prove Twilley is as sharp as ever. The title track is his own version “Yellow Submarine” and the melody floats happily along, it maybe a bit too easy going here. But it really hits home with the strong composition on “It Ends.”As an allegory of musical freedom, Green Blimp is sure to float your boat as well.
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