The Modesty of Miles

Anyone that draws comparison to Bob Dylan, justified or not, is sure to stir intrigue. That is a massive statement to measure up to....I mean its Bob "FREAKING" Dylan!! Some are always going to over-elaborate or under-embellish at any chance. But trust me, I brushed aside all the hype while taking this one in. As I suspected, we don't have another Mr. Tambourine Man on our hands but rather a mouse known for it's modesty (please don't allow this to deter you from finding this folksy gem).

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson is the Brooklyn resident that came knocking on music's door in the early 2000's. Starting in such bands as Jackson Plastic and Jesus Jackson, Robinson honed a style all his own. After several years of distractions, Miles now has the final say-so. Although he still has the collective spirits that a band has to offer. Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear (Grizzly Bear) lent musical expertise to Miles for his debut album, Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson.

The leading track from the album, Buriedfed, is a up then down trip that has Robinson questioning his own mortality. By the time the first chorus arrives, you find yourself moving to the beat and singing the lyrics that you don't know yet. It's a very familiar and comfortable sound that stays on pace throughout much of the album. Songs The Debtor and Written Over help to reduce your heartbeat from the sprint that it is the rest of Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson.

There is no need for the modesty, Mr. Robinson. Your self-titled debut album is one of my top musical surprises of the year. The rough and ragged sound that appears from your tracks help define a nostalgic shape that I haven't recognized as of late. Please keep it coming!!