Former Old 97's frontman Rhett Miller has released yet another solo effort, this one self titled. Some has called this one his best solo record yet. Better than The Instigator? That's a bold statement.
Rhett Miller - Rhett Miller (9.5/10)
The Instigator was Rhett Miller's first solo record for the front man of indie-rock monsters The Old 97s (made somewhat mainstream by an appearance in the Jennifer Aniston/Vince Vaughn film The Break Up). The 2002 release was quite possibly Miller's finest work (97s included) until now. His self-titled release is hands down his best work ever. Leading off with "Nobody Says I Love You Anymore" which sets the tone for the rest of the album, flowing seamlessly from song to song, many of which you will find yourself getting lost in. "Like Love", the second track on the album is a song you'll find yourself grooving to, all the while thinking, 'I've heard this song before somewhere'. Miller is like that, writing songs that are sort of pre-engrained into your head so that you are prepared for how awesome they are.
While he continues to make records with The Old 97s, Miller's continued epics as a solo artist are further launching him closer to that level of indie-rock Gods that no matter what they do, it ends up being a polished work that mainstream artists only dream of having.
Tomorrow: Placebo - Battle For The Sun
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