
I've been a fan of the Columbus, Ohio band Two Cow Garage for a few years now and, thus, was excited (but apprehensive) at the prospect of the band's frontman, Micah Schnabel, releasing his solo debut this year. We all know how solo records can turn out, right? Anyhow, the record is called When The Stage Lights Go Dim and it is, for the most part, a stripped-down album featuring little more than Schnabel's distinctive raspy vocals and acoustic guitar. There are some strings and female backing vocals here and there, but you never forget [...]