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Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson's impressive 2008 self-titled debut exhibited the young songwriter's inner (and outer) turmoil with noteworthy flair. Now signed to Omaha's Saddle Creek Record, Robinson returns with a sophomore album entitled Summer Of Fear. Whereas his debut employed the production expertise of Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor, his new album was overseen by Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio. Over an infectious brand of Americana-tinged rock, Robinson's volatile voice navigates timeless notions of frustration and general pessimism. From whisper-soft to raucous, Robinson's vocals exhibit a borderline-cocky self-assuredness that's infused with just enough candidness and vulnerability. Musically, Summer Of Fear is more orchestrated than its predecessor. On the soaring "Summer Of Fear Pt. 2," The string-laden wall of sound peaks and cascades behind Robinson's soulful croon. Even when he's delivering heady lines like "Why would I try to hate on anyone else/ It's a hard enough time just trying to hate myself" on "The Sound," you can't help but tap your feet. With Summer Of Fear, Robinson has turned in an album that perfectly balances painful self-examination with much-needed catharsis. -- Capt. Obvious
10.11.2009
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson: Summer Of Fear (2009)
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The line is "Why would I try to hang on to anyone else/ It's a hard enough time just trying to hang myself."
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