With equal parts honky tonk, boogie woogie, with a hearty dash of wistful jangly pop you have the general feel of Bill Mumy’s (yes THAT Bill Mumy) latest release , “Circular”.
Mumy plays guitar, bass, keyboards, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and percussion satisfactorily but despite Mumy’s proficiency the songs that make up Circular are not necessarily awe-inspiring, they are benign in a coffee house musician fashion . Among his various musical credits, Bill has recorded and written songs with America, toured with Shaun Cassidy, and played in Rick Springfield's band in the film, Hard to Hold.
Consequently, the musical influence of the three afore-mentioned artists is definitely heard throughout the fourteen tracks… this is pop at its most light… even Mumy’s vocals come across as unconvincing and timid.
Whether that is production or talent, one is unsure but the result is unpersuasive.
“Circular” is neither bad nor good… it’s just there… lost in space.
