Orbis Max

Tilt-A-Whirl

Self-Released

The band is from San Diego, led by singer Dw Dunphy. The songs on this album are either anthems or at least rousing, about love or standing tall. I like both, especially the anthems -- great for marching down a street, or just spurring your own thoughts.

Love songs include “Fields,” a duet with Lindsay Murray of Gretchen’s Wheel, and “Learning To Love,” featuring Jim Richey of The PoZers. The opening track, “The Light From Other Windows,” is a political song about society. “We Shall Rise Again,” about revolution and perseverance, brings a big ending. All feature Don Baake on guitar and Dw's let-it-all-hang-out vocals.

So if you like big songs that build and swell, with heartfelt and smart lyrics, you can’t wrong with this album. It’ll warm you up on cold winter nights, and when you feel like being creative it will inspire you.

Andrea Weiss