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24E - From Stagger to Wind By Brian Campbell  |
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 24E
From Stagger to Wind
Jupiter Records
http://www.myspace.com/24e
24E’s From Stagger to Wind harkens back to the days when true pop rock dominated the radio waves, back to when people weren’t afraid to like the more accessible brand of rock music. In other words, it could seemingly transcend radio stations, meaning any type of station today could presumably pick this record up and slide it right into their playlist.
She Moves Me is probably the best track that 24E could’ve picked to lead this record off. It is the lead-off batter in the batting order that is From Stagger to Wind, and is the poster child for the entire record. It reminds me of mid-90’s radio-friendly rock like that of Matchbox 20, Counting Crows or Live; clear, crisp cymbals, noticeable clean guitar tones and front and center vocals. 24E can write a good hook, and that is a talent that definitely shines through above all. Love Is and Can’t Let Go have some of the better hooks of the record, and From Swagger to Wind’s guitars don’t get much better than the fret work on Unfold.
The pianos are wonderful; the vast majority of the guitars are rich and affluent, while the vocals laid atop that musical bed by Chad Fergerstrom are lush. The musicianship isn’t lacking anywhere on the record, and 24E’s musical bouquet so the speak is what you would want and expect from some pop-rockers.
From Stagger to Wind is the type of record that your girlfriend will fall in love with, and when she isn’t looking, you can rock out to bit too.
All in all, this is a pretty easy record to listen to.
Rocks like….Matchbox 20, Another Big Machine, Sixpence None the Richer, Sugar Ray, The Wallflowers
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