Ben Cyllus calls Detroit home. But there`s no hint of that Motor City sound here. With hushed beauty, Cyllus lets free soothingly mellow, yet active and moving, melodies that at times sounds a bit like a light-hearted Ryan Adams on a pop binge. Tunes such as "Arkadelphia" reveal the far sides of his rootsy nature. However, "Unpredictable You" leaves you bopping to a foot tapping jaunty pop sound. In between these relative extremes he explores the logical spaces of singer-songwriterdom. And while the modes might be familiar and may not be challenging, his strong melodies find their depth in his smart lyrics and un-garishly hip vocal appeal. - Robinson, Miles Of Music (Cinnamon Records)
