Adam Green :: Minor Love

Remember this song from the movie Juno? Well, the original song (seen/heard here) was sung by a duo called The Moldy Peaches, who have been on hiatus but reformed for performances of “Anyone Else But You” to promote the movie.

When you see Adam Green of the Moldy Peaches, you don’t expect that voice to come out of him but when it does, it definitely surprises you. Though the deepness in his voice is unexpected, it’s very soft and unassuming.

Green’s sixth release in Minor Love comes just after a divorce, so you know that there are some tender moments on this album. I’ve never heard his previous stuff, but Green seems very somber in this recent release.

“Breaking Locks” starts off the album with a slow acoustic melody and Green’s soft, deep voice. The first line, “When I checked into that hotel/I couldn’t keep from making a living hell,” totally makes me picture this lonely guy walking the dark streets to some seedy motel after his relationship has dissolved. The wavy church organ adds to the sadness and loneliness that Green encapsulates in this short opening track.

The album turns a little funky and soulful in “Buddy Bradley.” Green sounds a little bitter in this track, showing his anger with lines like “This is not a good day to call me/Because I can not spare some sympathy” and “I am the boy who has a gun.” A repetitive melody could get a little old if it wasn’t for the fact that there is so much going on in this song. The first couple of tracks of Minor Love are pretty simple but “Buddy Bradley” has a lot of piano, a dancing bass line and some funky guitars. This is another short song but full of feeling and emotion.

An upbeat tempo and even some guitar solos make “What Makes Him Act So Bad” another song worth listening to on Minor Love. I’m still unsure as to what the song is about and who “him” is and why he is acting so bad. Perhaps it’s a shot at his know-it-all ex? Who knows? But what makes this song a highlight is the musical composition. It sounds very simple yet is full-bodied. The acoustic and soloing guitars give this song a little bit of a country feel. What helps is the subtle beats in the background that sound like horses hoofs.

In all honesty, Adam Green’s Minor Love is a very emotional album and has some great tracks. My only gripe is that I grew tired of the slow, melancholy voice accompanied by acoustic guitars. He provides little variety but I think I’d like more. Or maybe he’s just not my cup of tea. The album isn’t bad but there is just something lacking.

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