Obscuriosity, by Stephen Lawrenson

Obscuriosity

by Stephen Lawrenson

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1.	Your Karma 02:20	buy track
2.	Obscuriosity 04:15	buy track
3.	Edge Of The World 03:53	buy track
4.	Words To Say 04:05	buy track
5.	Small White House 02:59	buy track
6.	2nd Time Around 03:43	buy track
7.	Ordinary 04:17	buy track
8.	Forever And A Day 04:04	buy track
9.	Thank You 02:38	buy track
10.	Pale Yellow 05:20	buy track

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Obscuriosity – Stephen Lawrenson
by Eric Sorensen

Lawrenson’s debut on the Kool Kat Musik label is a stunning power pop tour-de-force that should land Obscuriosity in the Top Ten for 2013 … and set a standard for other pop musicians to emulate. The jangly, George Harrison-influenced “Words To Say” wins my “Song of the Month” honors; and “Your Karma,” “Ordinary” and “Thank You” are psych-pop gems that would make Jeff Lynne and ELO proud. There are plenty of other classic pop reference points in Lawrenson’s latest disc. Like Jeremy Morris (AKA Jeremy), Lawrenson effortlessly blends 60s, 70s and 80s pop-rock influences into his own original material. If you haven’t already discovered Stephen Lawrenson’s extensive talent as a power pop singer/songwriter, it’s time to treat yourself. Long may you run, Sir Stephen!

Stephen Lawrenson - OBSCURiOSiTY
by Beverly Paterson

Although the name of Stephen Lawrenson’s new album is certainly clever, let’s hope it doesn’t become an obscurity or curiosity — because songs this good deserve to be heard by everyone who appreciates first-class pop cuisine. Putting the power into pop, “Your Karma” rocks insistently to a burly beat, and the fuzzy fragrance of “Thank You” follows a similar pattern, with its ripping riffage and high energy deliverance.The title track of the disc swings and swaggers with cool breaks and melodies, and the piano based “Pale Yellow” blinks and shines with naked emotions, then mushrooms into a towering chorus of wailing six-string samplings and heavenly sighs. Supervised by ringing guitars and gentle harmonies, “Words To Say” kicks in as a surefire folk pop nugget, and the detailed and dainty “Small White House” offers a marvelous mix of jaunty keyboard fills and jolly ragtime rhythms. Confident and cozy vocals, amplified by pitch perfect phrasing, guide the tunes on Obscuriousity (Kool Kat Musik) to greatness. As well, the arrangements are meticulously constructed, and the hooks are imaginative and unique. Strands of Cheap Trick, Big Star and the Cavedogs are frequently sensed throughout the proceedings, but Stephen definitely injects his own distinctive personality and perspectives into his fine material. Artistically rewarding and catchy enough to infiltrate the mainstream masses, Obscuriousity is the kind of album all serious pop rock musicians aspire to make.

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released January 1, 2013

Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Drums and voices by Stephen Lawrenson. Backing vocal on 'Pale Yellow' by Maggie Lawrenson.

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Power Pop singer-songwriter from Susquehanna, PA

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