REVIEWS
 

MOOD RING
 
With three acoustic-laced albums under his belt – "Walking In The Dark," "Compass," and "Ride The Ride," – singer/songwriter Jeff Arundel arrives at his fourth album with a slightly altered musical palette, which could explain the album's wickedly retro title. Produced by the artist and Charley Drayton (the B-52's, Divinyls), "Mood Ring" spotlights classic rock rhythms, hooky melodies, smart lyrics about the in and outs of love, and sweet vocals that border on soulful. With Drayton by his side, Arundel's delivery and overall sound come across as much more honest, more emotional, yet without losing any of the gritty quality of previous recordings. In doubt? Investigate album tracks like "Scared To Change," "Wonderland," "Someday," and the opening track, "Know What I Know." This is powerful stuff, kids. If there were a male version of Lilith Fair, Arundel would qualify to be one of its star attractions.