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 BUZZ. What they're saying about Jen. Times Union (Albany, NY) In naming Thomas 1999 Male Singer-Songwriter of the Year, the editors say: "[Radio Plastic Jennifer] is a dazzling whirlwind of folk-funk, as Thomas tackles love and betrayal, sin and salvation, lollipops and lingerie. The songs are smart, erotically charged and full of heart -- an all-too rare combination. Six for example, is a dizzying stream-of-consciouness slab of rock-rap with Thomas riffing on everything from 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'The 12 Days of Christmas,' from mood rings to junk bonds, from Loretta Lynn to Guns 'N Roses to Danny Partridge. Cycle cuts even deeper, a tale of young African-Americans struggling against all odds to survive in a hostile world. An epic emotional rollercoaster of a song, Thomas descends from heartbreaking sorrow to bone-chilling terror before finally grabbing hold of a sliver of hope and redemption in the power of love. By the end of the song, he's chanting 'Everything's gonna be all right,' as though he can make it so solely through repetition and his sheer passion... Buy the CD... or get out of the house and see what he can do in person. You won't be disappointed."
"Radio Plastic Jennifer is not for the meek. A boldly personal... declaration of Thomas' musical soul."
"Armed with a drum machine, an acoustic guitar, and a voice that sounds like a cross between Elvis Costello and the artist formerly known as Prince, Bryan Thomas offers up a powerful, edgy amalgam of music on his new release Radio Plastic Jennifer. The 11-cut record (with two additional hidden cuts) is hard to peg, an eclectic mix of hip hop, funk and artsy, aggressive alternative pop, propelled by evocative word play that paints wonderfully vivid pictures for the mind. Stand out cuts: Anymore, Six, Nomo and Cycle."
"Bryan Thomas is a maverick talent who consolidates acoustified rock with funk and R&B roots, all the while moving boldly into the pop realm. His superbly crafted songs are a mix of stylistic experiments with soulful vocals, representing musical diversity as they move fluidly through textures and genres. This one is for fans of Prince and Lenny Kravitz."
"This is a great album. I think music really all comes down to the basic songs and Bryan seems to have a good handle on that. Rarely ever do I get a disc that really blows me away. This disc is excellent. Every independent musician should get it because the production and the songwriting is great. Bryan Thomas has the entire package in place."
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