NO. 2
What Does Good Luck Bring? (In Music We Trust)
Reviewed by DJ Johnson

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Former Heatmiser Neil Gust's second album as captain of his own ship is a satisfying collection of pop tunes offering proof that he's worthy of command. Avoiding cliches that could just make them some fast cash, the band bring us good music instead. Where they could easily toss a heard-it-all-before-but-it-sells power chord explosion with wailing vocal, they'd rather let a gentle slide guitar and a far off harmonica carry the song - and your imagination - to the next destination. What Does Good Luck Bring is sincerely recommended for fans of indie pop of the subtle and introspective variety and those who enjoy music worth paying attention to in all facets from lyrics to melody to embellishments. Neil Gust seems to be serious about this band and I suspect it's going to be among the top dogs on the indie scene by album 4 or so.

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