the octave museum rawxxx...the short review....

Stephen Broadsky
"Octave Museum"
(Hydra Head)

For many reasons, Stephen Broadsky's "Octave Museum" wasn't quite what I expect. Which is a good thing. If you've heard anything from Broadsky's 9-to-5 band Cave In or his earlier solo material, then you know that he can range from some pretty sophisticated metal to some FM friendly radio rock to a quiet troubador. "Octave" explores Broadsky's psych rock side, while indulgent in some Brit-pop moments. Whew, there's alot of musical labels and subgenres that I just threw out, but the record is pretty diverse, so deal with it.