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The Heat
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by Jesse Malin
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$11.12
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on 10-2-2008.
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This is Jesse Malin's second solo album and, unlike common expectations of a decline after a highly reviewed first one -I'm talking about the Rock press, not reviewers in this site- this is, to my taste, a more accomplished album than its predecessor. Whereas "The Fine Art of Self-Destruction" was angry and raw -as far as production values are concerned- this is more poignant in its message -trading rage for outrage- and more polished, without ever deserving to be considered slick. Defying my general bias for self-produced albums, "The Heat" carries a more personal sound and showcases Malin's compositions more convincingly than his solo debut did, under the production of Ryan Adams. As astounding as Adams may be as a composer and performer -and believe me, I'm awed by his talent- his capacity to produce is still limited. A common sin, when it comes to production chores, is to have the artist sound too much as his producer, and Adams could be accused of that. In contrast with that, Malin knows his songs and, without indulging in overworked versions, he's made his songs sound more authentic and believable in this album. This is, possibly, the sound of post 9/11 urban Rock, the result of a certain loss of innocence without giving up its edge nor profound hope. I agree with those people who cautioned us already that he's no Springsteen, yet Bruce comes to mind when listening to "The Heat," and he does because, Malin like "the Boss," does not pretend to be someone he's not nor short-changes you in the "heart department." There are several great examples of this guy's mature punk truths. Listen to "Mona Lisa" or "Silver Manhattan," for instance, or the thoughtful ire of "New World Order," or quiet plead for the forgotten ones on "God's Lonely People." All in all, this is not yet a five-star outing, but more because he still has so much more to offers us than he due to any personal disappointments I may have with it. Jesse Malin has touched me, and he's done it out of sheer sincerity, through his music and his words.
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The Heat
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Price: $11.12
Updated on 10-2-2008.
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