Single: AM60 - Just a Dream

Instant impression: just what I got when the Eels first burst on to the scene. The title track �Just a Dream� is full to the brim of good feeling and dreamy summer-time sing-along vocals. It also has the same bop up-and-down air as OPM. The guitar work and drums are a steady constant of simple rhythm. But this is what makes the song so effective. Simple but very powerful; thought provoking. The odd scratch on the decks and ambient background noise is what sets this apart from other bands in this genre. Great!

The second song �Melodic Flow� sounds exactly as the title proposes. It has a great melody and just flows. From start to end it is an easy listening affair with jolly lyrics and a polite acoustic guitar giving great accompaniment to the vocals.

The last track �Radio Song� is a cross between the Eels and the very talented Beck.  Drawing heavy bass lines along with rhythmic piano, this is yet another sing-along anthem. 

The only thing that disappointed me here was the length of the songs. They are too short! I wanted to listen for longer!!

It's always good to see when a band has a definite direction and AM60 certainly have that. Three youthful, innocent sounding songs with great summer beats and melodies that will put a smile on anyone�s face. Surely the only direction left to take now for AM60 is upwards!

Martin Whiskin