Well, for all of you Poor Old Lu fans who are still lamenting their demise, there may be a glimmer of hope, as the long-awaited solo release from Aaron Sprinkle appears on the horizon. I remember playing the first song on this disc and having someone ask me if this was a Poor Old Lu song he had not heard! The influences are definitely evident throughout the CD, but this CD has a fresh and unique sound all its own. Many of the tracks have a "happy" Mike Knott acoustic feel, as the majority of the songs on the disc are carried by the acoustic guitar. In fact, as much of a hard music lover as I am, I find myself enjoying the acoustic songs more than the electric ones, especially since so many of them are so catchy, right on down to the picking. Aaron's voice is extremely smooth, and it matches his playing style very well, seemingly complementing the music perfectly. A few songs on the disc do have the almost techno feel backing percussion that I generally don't like, but it doesn't feel out of place in those songs. Overall, this is a solid release. And since it looks that Poor Old Lu will remain at rest, I may have found at least a partial replacement for them.
Other coverage for this album
7ball #27Reviewed by Keith GilesYou might recognize Aaron Sprinkle as the former guitarist for poor old lu, or more recently as the vocalist and guitarist for Rose Blossom Punch. But until you've heard his new solo debut, Moontraveler, it's a safe bet you have yet to hear his best. The album is a bittersweet collection of 10 songs filled with melancholy and poignant disclosures of one man's personal struggle with sin and…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Joe RockstrohCult followers of Poor Old Lu take notice, Aaron Sprinkle is back (not that he ever went away, having also formed the band Rose Blossom Punch). With a foundation of gentle acoustic guitars and Sprinkle's signature smooth voice, this album's blend of alternative folk pop is a winning combination. With songs ranging from the trippy Mike Knott-esque "Antennae's Wife" to the charged atmosphere and…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Israel KlossAaron Sprinkle's new album is moody. But what does one expect from the former guitar player of Poor Old Lu and front man of Rose Blossom Punch. He's a Seattle native and the rain inevitably seeps out of the bones and into the music. His new album, moontraveler, is a sleeper. It takes a few nights of sleep to appreciate it. At first listen, it drones on and on with the monotone of Sprinkle's…Similar sounding releases
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