Signing Einstein / Self-Titled / JNI (CD)
It may be
that I’m not yet mature enough to appreciate "adult contemporary
rock" of the variety that Signing Einstein performs. Gina Gonzalez, the
lead vocalist, has a solid yet ethereal (perhaps from the effects?) voice,
which blends nicely with the dreamy score. The band’s self-titled debut
combines elements of Pink Floyd, ‘80s era Top 40 (think ‘Til Tuesday rather
than Cyndi Lauper) and world beat. There are many pleasant moments on this
disk, particularly the album opener, "Edward Teach", but what I feel
is really missing here album is any sense of energy or boundary-pushing. The
songs are solid and comfortable, but not seductive. -- az
Splendid E-Zine: Oct. 5th, 2001