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Release date: May 15, 2010
Label: Sire Records / WEA International
Producer: John Fields

Style: Pop Rock, Power Pop, Modern Rock
Related bands: Butch Walker, Marvelous 3, Avril Lavigne, Pink

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Intro
Former guitarist and best friend of Avril Lavigne, Evan Taubenfeld begins his solo artist career with a digital release of well-made power pop.

Best tracks
Pumpkin Pie, Boy Meets Girl, Razorblade Limeade, Cheater Of The Year

Notes
Waiting for the pop punk princess to bring out her fourth album, let's enjoy the debut of the guy who stood side by side in Avril's first two albums and wrote songs like "Don't Tell Me" and "Hot".
Evan Taubenfeld must have learned a lot from the hit-maker Butch Walker, his compositions have a similar style to those of the author of several Avril Lavigne and Pink hits, and he prefers to focus more on his pop vein and leaving out the punkish.
Songwriter Kevin Kadish (Jason Mraz, Meat Loaf, Gloriana ...) and producer John Fields (Switchfoot, Jimmy Eat World, Goo Goo Dolls ...) are two important pieces to the success of this album: the first one because he co-wrote almost all the tracks, the second because, according to the same Evan, "he added lots of sounds, textures, and parts that I never would have thought of". However, I think a bit more powerful guitar and a harder production would have helped the success of the album and would have served as a rival attraction to a little aggressive voice.
The songs follow each other in a very smooth way and sunny songs such as "Pumpkin Pie" (with an irresistible riff ala Mick Ronson), the anthem "Boy Meets Girl" and "Cheater Of The Year" are right for this Summer on arrival.
It's true, these tracks are not the most original but they are memorable, funny and with the right determination!
"... It's like a Shout at the Devil meets a careless whisper ..."

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