"Something's a bit off here..."
When it comes to comedians, I find it hard to trump my big three: George Carlin, Jim Gaffigan and Christopher Titus. While their friend Robin Williams may occasionally visit them on the weekends depending on my mood, everything from our insatiable love for food to the sorry state of our society is quickly covered by such an entourage. Still, despite the fact I would find it hard to pick a favorite out of the bunch (it would probably be Carlin) I have to say I have a soft spot for Christopher Titus. Titus rarely skipped a beat in his last three outings - Norman Rockwell is Bleeding perhaps being the best of the bunch - so needless to say I had high hopes for Neverlution! once I found out it had been released.
Unfortunately, my hopes may have been too high. At a quick glance everything seems to be accounted for in Neverlution! The insightful, relatable observations are still there and the range of subjects tackled is as relevant as ever. Yet as topical as everything is, there's a feeling that something is amiss throughout the entire show, and as to what that thing is I cannot say. I really wish I knew as it would make forging an opinion on this album that much easier. As it stands now I really don't know what to think. The album's consistent but far from inspiring. Unlike previous outings where I knew I was in love with the material the minute I heard it, the same can't be said of what's here. It's a big old mystery box that may or may not be losing its appeal.
CONCLUSION:
That said I honestly wish I had something more concrete to say about Neverlution! As tongue-in-cheek as it may sound, I believe my indecisiveness is telling of the experience presented, hinting at something that's flying under the radar. As eager as I am for that revelation to arrive after more listens, I'm fairly convinced it won't be of a positive nature.
Overall Score: 7/10
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