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Interesting review of TWATG

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“Per Gessle always was the most interesting part of Roxette. While that band did produce some of the catchiest mainstream pop music of the late 80s and early 90s, they often fell back upon weak, overly slick production and on their more Top 40-pop oriented side, paying less attention to Gessle’s excellent rockers. Gessle’s gravelly voice and full-throttle guitar attack was always the reason why Roxette stood out from their peers in the early ’90s, and it’s the same reason why Gessle’s first English solo album does just the same. Relying mostly on up-tempo rockers and much less on ballads, this album is a catchy delight that’s a must-have for both Roxette fans and power pop fans – yes, POWER pop, not just mainstream pop. The album kicks off with one of the best sequences ever; the chord-heavy “Stupid” transitions to the Roxette-styled rocker “Do You Wanna Be My Baby?” before hitting the unabashed anthem “Saturday” and ending with the disco-driven “Kix.” At its best moments, The World According to Per Gessle sounds like the Cars in their heyday, and that’s quite a complimentary comparison. Gessle, however, still doesn’t quite have as much lyrical skill as the Cars’ Ocasek. The album is weighted down by lyrics that range from pedestrian to downright banal (especially in the musically excellent “Reporter”). Still, Per Gessle was never about being DEEP, he was about creating fun nuggets of three-minute pop, and he’s never done it so well as on The World According to Per Gessle. Absolutely essential. ~ Jason Damas, All Music Guide “

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I know it’s old, but has some points i don’t want to be forgotten

Could not agree better to that review!
But...
isn’t it being a bit “offensive” in the sence that considering Per as the most interesting part of Roxette? I mean... what about Marie writting songs skillks have they ever noticed that and obvioulsy and more evident... her vocal talent?
Unless this review comes from a sort of “rock music” website or something like that, cause if so it’s explained.

Anyway I’ve been listening a lot to that album lately.. still sound wonderful “Kix” and “Wish You The Best” are still my top favs...

Well, I think the Album is good, but nothing compared to any Roxette Album.

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