Sad Star Cafe

Tim Wenger | August 1, 2015

by the Swami

After a long and heroic climb back, Mark Sundermeier and company return with a F*(king rocking disc! Sad Star Café was somewhat of an institution about 10 years ago, sharing the stages with likes of Rubber Planet and Love 45. Following an incredible life changing car crash, Sundermeier returns with the original line-up to expose how one moment can completely transform the way life is looked at…and the music and lyrics prove it on this release.

Heavier guitar riffs, solid melodies, and harmonies dominate the album. Sundermeier knows what radio friendly is, and showcases his penchant for songwriting with songs like “Down by the Water” with it’s bluesy 80’s door kickin rock, a Rush like “Déjà vu”, with melodic open chords, and great production, and my personal fav, “The District of Me” that would make Butch Walker and Green Day proud. Expect some personal reflection on this album as Sundermeier releases some of the pains and miracles he has recently experienced.

Online: facebook.com/sadstarcafe