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"It's
tough to bridge the gap between intelligent social commentary and
slightly low-brow human anatomy jokes, but Norm's well on his way
to making it happen."
CD Baby
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What are people saying about
NORM
SHERMAN?
"I'm not sure that people realize
how difficult it is to write a funny song. We're seeing a lot of comedians
picking up the guitar these days, and a lot of them have a hard time
making the transition from cracking wise to crafting an effective,
humorous piece of music. Well, this gent leaves the one-liners alone
and instead relies on dry wit and timing that work perfectly with
the subtle, jangly, bluegrass-y brand of guitar playing that he incorporates
as his backdrop. The deadpan delivery with which he delivers lines
like "There's a fetus in your kitchen/ I'm not hungry anymore"
is so controlled and delicate, it can't help but add a certain majesty
to it all. Along these lines, it's worth mentioning that the music
here is actually pretty darn good. But, it's the lyrics that are most
likely to grab your attention. There's torrid tales of dates gone
wrong, traditional narrative ballads, and some tunes that, if not
for the "blue" language, would border on semi-educational.
It's tough to bridge the gap between intelligent social commentary
and slightly low-brow human anatomy jokes, but Norm's well on his
way to making it happen."
CD Baby
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