LOS ANGELES CA, February 2015 – The latest collection from hard-popster Geoff Westen is I’m Not Crazy. Westen’s characteristic quirky and eclectic storytelling is showcased in his third album of songs on the Disturbing Music label, and is scheduled for release on April 7, 2015.
On INC, Geoff continues to follow his own musical muse, fearlessly traversing the line between PowerPop and PowerPunk. The songs are drawn from observations made over the course of an eccentric, yet sophisticated life of the career artist and performer. Both reviewers and fans alike have responded to Westen’s instinctive feel, traditional songwriting chops, catchy melodies and memorable hooks.
The common denominator on all the tracks is his integration of the gamut of music styles that he has performed over his career. This includes his curious production approach, where he paints his audio canvas with layers of music to create his “Wall of Pop” trademark sound revealing more colors, textures and flavors with each repeated listening. Making himself the central character in the songs rather than telling stories about other people is another distinct component of his songwriting.
INC’s 10 songs (plus 2 alternative mixes) make up this joyful pop-rock songlist. “Partyline” and the mischievous “Xciting Eyes” rock out with enough guitars and energy to fill an arena. “I Don’t Know Why” and “Make It Last Forever” sound like pop song standards while “Love Has Let You Down” is a classic heartbreak ballad. Little gems like “The Big Mistake,” and “Condition Red” are pure Westen – exploiting his highly stylized Punkish pop tracks.
Westen’s first two songs albums anointed him a Power Pop artist supreme. The Pigs—OINK! and Vidiots – Tune In!! showcased his dark humor and sarcasm, and affirmed his position as a hardpop specialist. Three other CDs recorded under the pseudonym, Digital Activity, explore instrumental territory, creating a Rock Ambient hybrid on his albums, BIRTH, ACTIVATE and his Xmas anthology, XMAS VOL. 1.
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