"Forever never brings us what we want"……..a classic line from Centromatic. While rock ballads are a dime a dozen, this particular gem, like many of Will Johnson's musical soulchildren has greater impetus and substantiated means to impress. Melancholic and haunting lyrics, nestled neatly and sweetly into an ebb and flow melody that will have you coming back for more on rainy days and sunny alike. This song is destined to be someone's breakup song. hiredpun@gmail.com
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"Forever never brings us what we want"……..a classic line from Centromatic. While rock ballads are a dime a dozen, this particul… read more
"Forever never brings us what we want"……..a classic line from Centromatic. While rock ballads are a dime a dozen, this particular gem, like many of Will Johnson… read more
Centro-matic falls within the vanguard of alt-Countryindie rock that Uncle Tupelo began to define and Wilco did with A.M. and Being There. Centro-matic's music, though reliant on poppy hooks, also contains a fair amount of experimentation. Not quite as alt-country-ish as Ryan Adams or Okkervil River, Centro-matic blends warm, often plucked, acoustic guitars and the occasional kicked-in distortion pedal with the multi-layered falsetto of former Funland drummer, Will Johnson. Some of Centro-matic's members cross over into the side project: South San Gabriel. After a d… read more