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Robyn Hitchcock
Hitchcock has been putting out albums now for what seems like forever, yet his style hasn’t changed all that much since 1981’s Black Snake Diamond Role, yet he still manages to be captivating. Jewels for Sophia is as good as any other solo record he’s made. Most of the songs are built around his acoustic guitar ("I Feel Beautiful," "The Cheese Alarm") , but when it calls for it, the band rocks ("Viva Sea-Tac," "Nasa Clapping"). He’s as disarmingly amusing as ever, too; ("Have an espresso" You will? Oh I guess so," is funny as he sings it, from "Viva Sea-Tac").
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Like most of his better albums, Jewels For Sophia can be frustrating in its spottiness, but it shines in all of the other spots. I’d expected that I would have been bored with him by now, but Robyn Hitchcock still makes me laugh, and although I know what to expect from his self-conscious psychedlia, his imagination still captivates me. Besides, his melodies are always great, so it’s hard for the guy to lose.
Grade: 
 
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