Since the mid 90’s Kristen McMahon and David Muxo have been making music under the moniker Disappearing Boy. Their release Charmed, I'm Sure contains songs that were written recently and others that were created back in the ’90s. The album dabbles in various genres of rock. Post-punk, a little new wave and alternative all seem to fit the bill.
They open with “Wonder” which is a guitar driven song, The energy is upbeat and kinetic as the drums and bass provide the momentum. I immediately appreciated the vocals of McMahon who seems to have a voice tailor made for rock. “1000 Crazy Dreams” contains cleaner guitars. Something about this just felt very ’90s. The guitar work is technically impressive and meticulously picked. If the song was any faster it would feel rushed but they play it at a perfect tempo. They mellow out a little bit with “Back Burner Girl” which has an ’80s feel to it. The guitar is drenched in reverb on this track and McMahon’s vocals sound just as good on a ballad. “Whose Child” is a single worthy song with an infectious hook while “Cry Out Loud” is a synth heavy song that has a lot of ethereal, atmospheric elements. The band rocks out hard on “Everything” and explores shoegaze with the beautiful “Body Language.” “Please Do,” “Roulette” and the magical sounding “Go Away” continue to create a foundation for the band. “Charmed, I'm Sure” and “I Can Breathe” are well delivered songs that veer towards a straightforward rock vibe. “I Know” is a gorgeous closer that is nostalgic, melancholy and hopeful. I was actually a little surprised how cohesive this album sounded simply because there was such a long time between material. The band pulled this off. Recommended.
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