My Favorite Revolution

It's here! It's here! The new Eugene Edwards album "My Favorite Revolution" hits stores this week! I must say, I am very proud of our boy, Gene. He was ultra-talented from the first day I met him, and this debut solo effort has been long overdue. 14 tracks of pure melodic rock in the style of Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Crowded House and Squeeze (whew). Glad to see one of the founding P.I.T. members is on the brink of going big-time. You can check out some sound samples and pick one up at http://www.eugeneedwards.com/.

Among the rich material on this album, you'll find "I'd Like To Think So." This song was composed almost instantly by Gene at my request for a 9-11 Relief benefit CD (Buddies For America) that was available at a concert marking the two month anniversary of our nation's greatest tragedy. On Revolution, Gene has reworked the lyrics and structure of this song to give it a fresh appeal. And, if you listen closely on this album, you'll hear my own contribution to the grand effort. A couple years ago at work I uttered some corny line...

"You say this happens in life... and life happens `round here."

Gene stopped and asked me if I wanted to do anything with that line. I laughed and said, "You can have it." I was used to throwing away one-liners, as Planet Roy's Gary Fitch can attest to. Imagine my surprise upon seeing Gene play "Your Own Nightmare" for the first time. The song breaks down to a quiet middle section. Gene approaches the microphone... gives me a nod... and sings the line. Gene, nevermind what the Cap'n said about "write a word - get a third." This is easily one of the best albums to come out in 2004, and it's all you, my brother.