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If the listener isn't eventually caught in swoons, at the least he will respect the degree of Lerche's refined artifice.
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Two Way Monologue is an evident progression forward, but not forward enough. It is extremely similar to Faces Down and ultimately leads to disappointment.
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The world of Two Way Monologue may find more by way of endings and duties, but even these can't dampen Lerche's contagious musical sensibilities, exhilarating vigor and downright stupefying songcraft.
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The first thing that really jumps out at you about Two Way Monologue is that it lacks its predecessor's exuberant, puddle-jumping panache. But when you stop and look at things closely, you realize that the progressions Lerche has made on the songwriting front more than atone for any zeal he's trimmed off the back end.
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UrbLerche has a pop manual the size of the OED, and he's not the least bit bashful about using it. [Apr 2004, p.86]
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UncutThink swoonsome pop at its most non-cynical but with a left-field twist. [Aug 2004, p.98]
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BlenderAn unexpected delight. [Apr 2004, p.132]
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Alternative PressHis arrangements are floral and handcrafted and warm. [May 2004, p.102]
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FilterLacks the robust, full-bodied sound of its predecessor and instead exercises a studied, stripped-down clinic on how to brood and remain upbeat. [#9, p.102]
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Entertainment WeeklyA breezy, unexpectedly enchanting CD. [12 Mar 2004, p.112]
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SpinLerche gets his Burt Bacharach on, flavoring coffee-shop ballads with minor-key chicory. [Apr 2004, p.94]
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PlanetThe sophomore-slump-beating Two Way Monologue showcases Lerche's expanding sensibility for songwriting, even if it sacrifices some of the passion of his debut. [#6, p.86]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 18
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Mixed: 0 out of 18
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Negative: 4 out of 18
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JyotirmayaDAug 2, 2006There are few good songs here. I saw him perform most of this album live and it sounded much better live!?
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NealLJun 21, 2006
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multe4Aug 24, 2005