Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Dale Turner (songwriter)" in English language version.
A rich cocktail of differing textures, aural delights, interesting instrumentation, and quirky vocal arrangements
Clever and crazy; a true mad scientist at work
At track two ["Bad Seed"] I feel as if I've started listening to the late Jeff Buckley's Grace. It's not so much the way Turner softly but effectively vocalizes, but even the intricate, mellow guitar work that so hauntingly marked "Grace" and "Last Goodbye" are apparent here. This isn't a case of an artist simply imitating Buckley, but rather showcasing his passion for such an influence.
Dale Turner is vocally one of this decades finest singers. I hear a lot of ... Todd Rundgren ( Utopia ) influence. Not to mention the obvious tributes to Brian Wilson throughout the release.
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A tripped out musical experience that offers rich melodic variety, brilliant songwriting...
His work is clever in concept and sophisticated in execution
Dale Turner certainly would qualify as a musical "renaissance man" devising a very personal album in which he plays all the instruments himself
Will please fans of Grays-era Jon Brion
Equally as impressive is the songwriting virtuoso of Dale Turner. It's a huge undertaking to write, play & produce all the music himself. My hats off to Turner for taking all this on.
Dale Turner is an eclectic genius full of lyrical delights and intelligent musical sensibility. Musically, he's kind of a mix between Ben Folds and Sufjan Stevens, and Bjork. But on many tracks, frankly, he's better.
Turner's adventurous guitar work sounds influenced by a wealth of icons like Steve Morse, Tommy Emmanuel, Ty Tabor, Jeff Beck and other fretboard heroes
Thought-provoking melodic rock in the vein of Mr. Bungle, Queen, and Frank Zappa
The sole producer, recorder, arranger and performer. This singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and his one-man-show-band included the likes of: voices and vocal/mouth effects, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, acoustic drums, piano, mandolin, accordion and synthesized/sampled strings. Not to mention, this multi-tasking musician...
Thought-provoking melodic rock in the vein of Mr. Bungle, Queen, and Frank Zappa
Clever and crazy; a true mad scientist at work
Dale Turner is an eclectic genius full of lyrical delights and intelligent musical sensibility. Musically, he's kind of a mix between Ben Folds and Sufjan Stevens, and Bjork. But on many tracks, frankly, he's better.
A sound collage of vocal snippets ala Brian Wilson's classic Beach Boys vocal harmonies
