In 1999, I picked up the cd Love At
Absolute Zero of this indie new wave band from New York called My Favorite. I
loved the album and the band right away. In fact, I reached out online to the
lead singer, Michael Grace Jr. who has become a friend. We have also bonded
about a mutual fascination over Joan of Arc! Even better, bassist Gil Abad is
Filipino-American. I got to see them several times in NYC where I got them to
sign my cds. I wish this band had more listeners. If you like new wave, you’ll
love their stuff.
The song "17 Berlin" is like
a song for a bomb shelter. and I think of it walking the rain swept streets of
the Bowery. "Between Cafes" sounds like something Roxy Music would do
with a touch of Spandau Ballet. I like the title track and it's neat that the
band pays homage to David Bowie -- hey can we throw in Peter Schilling in as
well - in the song. And there's lots!
Michael recently informed me that Love
At Absolute Zero was re-released on vinyl. Plus, they released a new single! Of
course I had to get them. Enjoying them all over again.
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