| [LICD Review] Cincinnati Post |
| February 11, 1998, 11:00 pm |
Source: Cincinnati Post Pumpkins' Iha takes his own path on 'Down'; [FINAL Edition] Ken Wilson, The Post. Cincinnati Post. Cincinnati, Ohio: Feb 12, 1998. pg. 16 Abstract (Document Summary) For a member of a famous rock band, launching into solo waters can be risky. That's what Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is about to discover with his new venture. Full Text (186 words) Copyright Cincinnati Post Feb 12, 1998 MUSIC REVIEW SOUNDS James Iha, "Let It Come Down," Virgin, C-. For a member of a famous rock band, launching into solo waters can be risky. That's what Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is about to discover with his new venture. The fare on "Let It Come Down" is a drastic departure from the power-chord chaos with which Smashing Pumpkins fans are familiar. Here Iha flashes back to the 1970s with a mellow pop-folk musical menu and a few country snippets to keep listeners confused. These 11 tracks might signify that Iha is searching for his identity, longing for a lost love or struggling with the emotions of relationships in general. The disc is filled with lyrics about romantic notions and hope. But Iha has a hard time relaying his thoughts because the lyrical content is sappy. It drifts to extremes on "Beauty," "Be Strong Now" and "Sound of Love." Still, the melodies and arrangements are attractive, and Iha has a pleasant delivery. He proves that, with the right kind of help, there's indeed hope. [Illustration] Photo; Caption: Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha has a solo album. Credit: Ken Wilson |