| Ben Mallott |
| Written by Bryan Smith | |
 BEN MALLOTTLook Good, Feel Good Independent (Release Date: 12/3/08) "Don't look for me, I'll be long gone," Ben Mallott declares on the closing track (“Just Like Angels”) of his debut LP, Look Good, Feel Good. But, with any luck this artist won't be disappearing anytime soon. Across twelve original songs, Mallott lyrically exposes his listeners to the trappings of the human condition: highlights and moments of sadness, loving and leaving. His first solo album provides a genuine example of Americana-style poetry. In "Heartbreaks," Mallott's solid opener, his grainy voice warns listeners of life's brevity and its tendency towards inconsistency. His soothing rasp stresses the importance of doing what one can to squeeze everything out of their short time here before it's too late. The song's message seems to be something in which Mallott truly believes, having accomplished what many only dream of: a rather notable debut into Austin's long-established singer-songwriter set with a cast of notables to boot (Eliza Gilkyson, Elana James, Mike Mordecai, Laura Scarborough). Recorded at The Congress House, a small house turned recording studio where the likes of David Byrne, Shawn Colvin, and even Oasis have previously been clients, Look Good, Feel Good is all at once parts rockabilly, country, and folk with a couple mariachi horns thrown in for good measure. Austin-based, folk songstress Eliza Gilkyson lends her vocals to one of Mallott's most memorable tracks, "Shotgun Suzy." In a city known for its love of all things musical, Ben Mallott's freshman album is a fine addition to the already expansive music catalogue making up the very fabric and identity of Austin, Texas. |
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