Makes you cry: Old and Wise (The Alan Parsons Project), Never Let You Down (Kanye West), Kilkelly (The Dubliners)
Makes you laugh: God Thinks (Voltaire), New Boobs (NOFX), Super Orgy Porno Party (The Planet Smashers)
Reminds you of the one you once wanted: Prophetic (Rx Bandits)
You wish you wrote: The Sound of Muzak (Porcupine Tree), Concrete Schoolyard (Jurassic 5)
You never want to hear again: Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, AC/DC
You want to get married to: That's the Way Love Goes (Kirk Whalum), Greensleeves
You used to hate but now love: Opeth
You like to wake up to: Riding the Fourth Wave (Catch 22)
You like out of your parent’s record collection: Dio/Rainbow, The Clash, Ozzy/Sabbath, Billy Joel, Rascal Flatts
You love that you wouldn’t know about if it wasn’t for a friend: Anything by The Alan Parsons Project (aside: I miss you bro. =\ ), Light of Day, Day of Darkness (Green Carnation)
Makes you think of someone who died: Death Whispered a Lullaby (Opeth), Grace of God Go I (Flogging Molly)
You sing in the shower: Whatever is in my head on that day.
You sing when you’re alone: Whatever is playing.
You love the video more than the tune: Smooth Criminal (Alien Ant Farm)
Reminds you of your first crush: Make Her Purr (Dance Hall Crashers)
You love which is from a movie: Calm Like a Bomb (Rage Against the Machine)
Makes you think of the moon: Moondance (Nightwish)
Makes you think of stars: Across the Rainbow Bridge (Ayreon)
Makes you think of the sun: Sleeping Sun (Nightwish)
Makes you think of the night: One Winter's Night (Bella Morte)
Makes you want to kiss someone: The Maiden and the Minstrel Night (Blind Guardian)
Makes you think of sex: Dark of the Matineé (Franz Ferdinand), Protex Blue (The Clash), Come Baby Come (Ted, Leo, and the Pharmacists)
Makes you think of being alone: Nobody (Johnny Cash), Cloudy Now (Blackfield)
Has only been released recently but you love already: Octavarium (Dream Theater)

Well known already as the creator of the popular webcomic Ozy and Millie as well as the political comic I Drew This, David Craig Simpson has released a CD featuring twelve songs. The CD is completely downloadable here; but is also available for purchase here, for those of you who want to support a fine man.

First off, I'd like to say I am really impressed with this album. I was surprised to find that I liked every song on it. It has a good mix of progressive, jazz, folk, and easy listening. If you like mellow music, take some time and check it out.

Okay, it starts off with 'If I Can't Get to London', one of the jazzier songs, that features a short, though very nice sax solo. (Mmmm sax.) Based on a book apparently, it’s about being alone. A typical subject for a song, but the lyrics are decieving, as I was fooled by the meaning at first.

The next two tracks are 'Impression of You' and 'From the Rain'. They both remind me of Blackfield, which is a good thing. Very soft and mellow stuff there. From the Rain especially, the vocals remind me of Aviv and Steven.

'I See', the fourth track. Very apparent brit-pop sound. Early Beatles, Oasis, etc. It’s just a simple love song, with acoustic guitar, and a bit of sax. Nothing outstanding; but it sounds nice.

Mr. Simpson said it best himself when he described 'Mockingbird Song' as either having no meaning, or it being too subtle. I've listened to it at least 10 times now and the lyrics don't scream out anything obvious. Regardless, it's a nice little tune.

'California', just a sad song about missing a friend. It's very touching song, even for somebody like me who's never lost somebody close to him. It's one of my favorite songs on the album.

'We All Fall Down' is a song, from what I have interpreted, about the facts of life. People mess up from time to time, get weak, do things they regret. It's surprisingly upbeat compared to the rest of the album; but doesn't make it any less enjoyable.

'Turn Away' is a song filled with pain. Some indulgances we can't get away from, addictions to strong to break. That's what this song conveys. You want to get away; but you just can't, and it kills you on the inside.

'Warm' another simple song with a simple premise. Something that almost everybody wants. To feel safe. To feel like everything will be okay, turn out right. To feel protected by somebody they love. To feel warm.

'Tin Heart' is another pain-filled song, though not like Turn Away. This pain is not an angry one; but more of a helpless one. Like the subject wants to just give up, because everything seems so useless and futile.

The album wraps up with 'Hey Abandon' and 'Still Nina', two of the more reflective songs on Shiver. They are best listened to through headphones, so you can block out any outside noise. Both of them, though Still Nina moreso, are good for taking a break and just clearing your mind.

Conclusion, this album is wonderful. Mr. Simpson did a wonderful job on it, and I recommend if you can spare the price, buy the album, even though it's free. He has brought many wonderful things to the internet, and he should be supported.

Final Score: 84/100