This is a great album that completely exceeded my expectations… and after repeated listening I’m still impressed with how well done this release is. If you read the interview with John in this issue you know that he has played with Theo Obrastoff and Dead Artist Syndrome. He definitely has the skills musically and this release shows the diversity that he brings to the table. The album varies in tempo and pace, yet holds together really well. It sounds like Piccari is relaxed and enjoying himself. The subject matter revolves around Christ, but Piccari brings a diverse range of emotion to the table. There is the longing, the need for intimacy, the desire to purge ourselves clean, questioning, learning, leaning and loving… and ultimately it is a great response and commentary to the ever evolving nature of our relationship to our Creator. This is an album full of hope, loss, questions and answers. It is a fun foray into a heavier pop rock sound that reminds me of what I love about independent music and the artists that create with a depth and an understanding. Also… I LOVE the artwork!“Strip away the layers that mean nothing to you, Hold me in the glow of your face, Teach me to forget the uselessness I’ve learned, Lead me back to your heart, Exorcizing Ghosts Exorcizing Ghosts”.
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