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Source: Kotori Magazine, Issue 6, kotorimag.com,
Author: 270 degree reviews
Paul Benoit
Combustible
Zebediah Records
"Listen. Relax. Repeat. It's really just that simple y'all. Or at least Monsieur Benoit makes it so on his latest release, Combustible, a smattering of folksy acoustic guitar driven tunes flavored with Paul's smoky voice and pensive delivery. Smart pedal and lap steel guitar playing, B3 organs, Wurlitzers and Mellotrons all come into play on their designated tracks (must hears:"Going for Gone" & "Stevie Nicks"), adding warm audio eloquence to foot shuffling vibes throughout.
When you've been bludgeoned to death with walls of distortion and elephant bass-beats, an album like this allows one(yes, ME) to tend to your bleeding ears and your broken heart at the same time with whimsical melodies deliberating life's eternal reflection."
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