- Record Label: Paw Tracks
- Release Date: Feb 3, 2009
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May's album is laced with talent, but ultimately the whimsy undermines rather than accentuates his best moments.
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Dent May has a firm grasp on his ukulele, debuting his skill through an adept, kitschy, brief, and rarely but sometimes resplendent album, but he’s still forevermore a novelty.
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As its title rightly suggests, this is a feel good slice of fun best served with a cocktail in hand.
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Most significant is how amazingly catchy the album is. Sure, it might be a bit vacuous lyrically, but Dent May sure can write hooks.
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If you can look past these cringe-inducing moments, The Good Feeling Music occasionally lives up to its title.
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The Good Feeling Music Of...is good for a few plays and might raise a few smiles along the way.
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Q Magazine12 songs of charming inconsequence that briefly make the world a slightly better place. [Mar 2009, p.105]
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May claims to be a devotee of Lee Hazlewood, and admittedly, that genre lends itself to cheese, but there’s a big difference between Velveeta and a good, fatty brie.
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But as difficult as it may be to overlook the flaws on this record, May somewhat redeems himself with, heaven forbid, mere quaintness.
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UncutThere's some good stuff here. [Mar 2009, p.92]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 5 out of 6
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Mixed: 1 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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samgFeb 12, 2009This record grows over time. "Meet Me in the Garden" might be the best track, but the others you have to spent time with.
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AndrewKFeb 7, 2009