An intriguing project from an interesting character. A native Canadian, Chilly Gonzales is a pea in the indie-white-rapper-who-isn't-good-but-is-popular-because-they-commit-the-hell-out-of-their-shortcomings-and-have-a-penchant-for-humorous-and-usually-raunchy-lyrics pod. If CG got together with Har Mar Superstar, Peaches (her and Gonzales have actually collaborated in the past), and Serge Gainsbourg's corpse, the four would make up a venerable Traveling Wilbury's of VD.
But beneath all the flows about pubic hair, Gonzales has some serious musical chops. And, to add another layer to his Gainsbourg comparison, has collaborated with Jane Birkin as a pianist.
Solo Piano is just that. While the record certainly offers a range of emotion it doesn't offer polar extremes (see: sledgehammering the keys, or a half-hour track striking the lowest key once every five minutes). Even with it's darker times, Solo Piano is quite a pleasant listen. This record has the ability to keep you attention while you sit in a beanbag chair with can-like headphones on your ears. It also has the subtlety to take a back seat while you study for a midterm or try and take a nap.
How you use Solo Piano is up to you. The important thing is that you do, in fact, use it.
Really good stuff.
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