I don't know anything about Drew O'Doherty, or whether "One Way" is representative of his style. If it is, Drew might appeal to coffee house acoustic music fans. "One Way" is a narcotic, brooding ballad about dead ends, rules, and relationships, utilizing an extended metaphor about cars and driving. There's no discernible chorus, just an ongoing reflection in a slow, plaintive voice. The tasty acoustic guitar, accompanied only by ambient drums, draws comparisons to Beck's Sea ChangeCD, some elements of Death Cab For Cutie, and even Worcester's Walter The Orange Ocean. If you like a stinging ballad that lets your thoughts swim down in your beer, this is it.

--Matt Robert

Drew O'Doherty plays Friday March 7, 2008 at The Hotel Vernon in Worcester along withThe Curtain Society and Aloud

For more information visit www.drewodoherty.com

One Way by Drew O'Doherty (mp3)

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