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Product Description 'Romance Like It Was' blends a number of musical genres and time periods to offer an eclectic mix of songs, ranging from the R&B influenced 'Wanda' and 'Cleveland Park', to rock ballads 'Along The River' and 'Christina'. Review Today I spun to the latest CD from North Carolina based Doug McCurry entitled "Romance Like it Was". Venturing to the internet and reading the bio: I get the impression McCurry is one artist thats extremely passionate about his songwriting craft. From start to finish this CD from McCurry presents a very crazy evil-genius type of mystique but is very groovy and danceable. Almost like a modern day David Bowie if you will with a much harder edge. It has an Alternative Rock-Punk like quality to it but should not to be underestimated or easily pinned down. It dabbles in what I would call dark rock but without the over the top hard rock edge. Trust me when I say this artist is insane like one of his cited influences David Byrne (Talking Heads), but I can also hear XTC, Brian Eno and Tom Tom Club. Any fans of any of these musical styles will enjoy this latest release from McCurry. It's clearly marketed for those who like a male singer with a mystique of say a David Byrne and even some of the moer crazier music from Michael Stipe (R.E.M). I get the impression McCurry is company are rolling with what they know as an artists and performer within each one of these songs. In other words they hit the mark remarkably well by just being who he is. Favorite track is Track 1 (Blast Off). All songs possess amazing feel and the songwriting takes you farther down the road than the typical Independent Artist. Within each one of these songs McCurry delivers pure musical mojo. McCurry is clearly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to any artistic expression - especially music. --Michael Morisson, Music EmissionsOverall Rating: 4.5/5 They just don t make artists like they used to. What am I talking about? Back in the day say 10-20 years ago there was something special about artists in the Music Industry. Not just special in the sense on their musical craft, but there ability to be themselves in how they gravitated a fanbase without even trying. I like to call this component Magical Mojo and it seems to have vanished without a trace. The last artist I heard that had Magical Mojo was The Gorilaz, The White Stripes, Beck and Amy Winehouse .....that s pretty much it over the last 10-20 years. Actually there s an artiss who goes by the name of Doug McCurry has some of this magic as well. Romance like it Was (2012) his latest release and it has much to commend it. Admittedly, there is a whole lot of variety to these arrangements and performances probably because this CD has many things going for it. First: the impressive McCurry is the real deal Singer/Songwriter who comes to us from North Carolina. He has the voice, look, muscianship and the songwriting prowess to be extremely dangerous. Second: There is a unique quality to this catalogue that breaks the mold from the mundane pop-rock that s been filling the airwaves lately. McCurry has delivered a pure-alternative-rock driven sound that will remind you of say Blur, Cake, The Flaming Lips, and yes the almightily Beck. Not every square inch is filled with a vocal delivery under duress but musical space this allows the music to breathe via McCurry s amazing gift to dig deeper than the next artist. My top tracks are the ones about females: Wanda and Christina . Equally as impressive is how true to himself McCurry is. Basically he has the mojo and brings it via this latest collection of 12 tracks. I always said if you can play it a party, then it s marketable. The music is extremely likeable and commercially viable with a fresh sound and dare I say youthful aftertaste. It also takes us back to our musical roots with a more traditional rock foundation I like the call. It will also genuinely lift your spirits unlike most music you hear on the radio. --Devin McAlister, Independent Music PromotionsThis is McCurry s latest effort Romance like it Was (2012) and it certainly does not disappoint. Venture to the internet it will reveal an emotionally charged musical journey from North Carolina to your heart. This is one artist who brings to the table an elite songwriting craft coupled with top flight musicianship and a knack for making a the emotional connection with listeners. Musical flavors presented: Folksy-Rock-Alternative-Rock, Psychedelic Americana. The opening track "Blast Off a marquee song that sets the stage perfectly for this CD. It was a great intro piece that stuck in my head and had me eager for what lied behind the next corner. All in all the whole CD is brilliantly delivered with warm musical textures and flowing compositions that push hard. Headed up by singer-musician McCurry (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion, and loop sampling), Lisa Spring (Violin), William Earl (Drums and Percussion, Chris Johnson (Trumpet and Keyboards, Brent Bagwell (Saxophone) and Greg Gilbert (Bass).McCurry s voice compliments this style of music well. Musical overtones reminded me a bit of Pavement, Ween and even Weezer to Beck. There are some fantastic yet unexpected pieces on this CD which gives this musical production a very accessible feel emotionally. The overall fretwork is impressive and the writing style is brilliant and I would describe it as emotional, pure, genuine and a bit zany and eccentric. McCurry has all the singer/songwriter qualities needed to gravitate a fan base here in the US and abroad. Need I say more. Favorite piece on the CD is a toss up between Wanda and Future Dreams. --Rory Richardson, EvO:R