CD reviews: Josh Fix; 'Steinway the Hard Way' (Flop of the Century)
Thursday, November 25, 2004

Josh Fix has been causing quite a buzz in his native San Francisco, progressing in short time from winner of a local demo contest to opening for the Who and gaining the enthusiastic support of Lenny Kravitz and Eddie Van Halen. Along the way, the 26-year old has drawn comparisons to everyone from Ben Folds and Billy Joel to Elton John and Queen. As preposterous as that sounds, his commercial label debut -- a 25-minute EP-- offers proof positive of a burgeoning talent with an amazing ear for majestic pop. His voice does at times strongly evoke Freddie Mercury, and he channels a sense of classic '70s rock and infectious pop in his songwriting. The comparisons aren't all that preposterous after all. With a modern, Folds-like playfulness on piano and a deft production ear, Fix emerges with seven songs that are simple yet smartly layered and quietly effecting. Download pick: "This Person."
-- NATE DOW
Josh Fix plays Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Paradise Lounge with Jordan Carp.

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