M. Lockwood Porter Sisyphus Happy
Product Description
Porter channels his frustration about the state of the world into a glorious rock and roll record. The lyrical bite can be potent yet not without a glimmer of optimism and rebellion. “Our redemption song can topple walls but first we must compose it,” he sings on “The Dream Is Dead”. Track Listing: 1. * Cried Through the Night 2. * I Went Out to Find the Answer 3. First Reformed 4. Craigslist Song 5. The Whim to Walk Upstairs 6. The Dark Before the Morning 7. * The Kid Who Ran Away 8. While We're Here 9. Shine My Little Light 10. I'd Like to Take You with Me When I Go * Indicates single
Review
Porter channels his frustration about the state of the world into a glorious rock and roll record. The lyrical bite can be potent yet not without a glimmer of optimism and rebellion. “Our redemption song can topple walls but first we must compose it,” he sings on “The Dream Is Dead”. --Twangville
The indie and Americana borders get blurred with M. Lockwood Porter's "The Dream Is Dead," a rallying cry that explores current affairs with hope and activism. --Stacy Buchanan, WGBH
“M Lockwood Porter masters the political album” --No Depression