Ugly Americans may be on the wane, but various survivors of the Austin alt-pop outfit do turn out to support frontman Bob Schneider on this solo effort. Lonelyland showcases Schneider's competing interests as a singer-songwriter (nice Elvis Costello...more.
This is the real thing. Bob's a true talent. He's got the chops on guitar as well as voice. And quite the wordsmith a la Elvis Costello, Mike Doughty or Steve Earle. AND he can rap as well! A...more.
Definitely buy this album, listen to it enough that you change favorite songs a few times, and go to see him live when at all possible. You would not believe how good his band is live--especially the horns (he often...more.
I enjoy all the songs on Lonelyland because Bob is innovative by performing various genres of music. I particularly love the "Moon Song", a romantic, cha cha type song, which works quite nicely along with his good looks. Bob and his...more.
Listening to Bob's music is amazing; you get different styles and types of music, from funk to mambo to country to rock, all on the same disc from the same artist. Bob is a true musical artist, as is clearly...more.