Halifaxs Share have recently become a full pop rock band but on Pedestrian, the palpable sense that these songs are just coming together makes this gutsy album that much more charming. Once a solo project for songwriter Andrew Sisk, Share now include bassist Kyle Cunjak and guitarist Nick Cobham, who both appear here. New drummer Zach Atkinson isnt present on Pedestrian, which actually led to more inventive percussion choices, giving several songs a halting yet endearing groove. In fact, one of the coolest parts of the wonderful, reggae-tinged "Too Shy to Blush is the domineering hi-hat and snare. Just as Sloan fostered a wave of pop followers some 15 years ago, Wintersleeps prog folk rock has proven inspirational to young Halifax musicians and, without any of the bombast, Shares "Silhouette and "Murderer pay tribute. Despite the latters mechanically mixed beats or the sarcastic electronica of "Dance Dance Retribution, theres an overall gentleness to Pedestrian, best exemplified by the earnest, spare "Continents. As they turn the volume up live these days, Share know where their heart really lies and Pedestrian exemplifies the bands strengths.
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Pedestrian
BY Vish KhannaPublished Mar 24, 2008