Little Tin Box- Action Music

Written by Jeremy Eckhart

Artist: Little Tin Box
CD Title: Action Music
Label: Latex Records
Reviewer: Jeremy Eckhart
Date: 12/18/2004

Tracklist: 1. Opening Theme 2. A Couple of Changes 3. Construct 4. Dream 5. Drive 6. Dwell 7. Intermission 8. Romantic 9. Warning Shot 10. Seek 11. This Dance 12. Spoil 13. Roll Credits

Things are really falling into place for the husband and wife duo, Little Tin Box, with the release of their second album "Action Music" on Latex Records. The bands popularity is spreading like wildfire, and it is obvious why.

Little Tin Box consists of Charles Sadler (Writing, Programming, Keys, & Backing Vocals) and Kelly Sadler (Lead Vocals). The pair work well together on many levels and the resulting sound is fluid, precise, and enchantingly dynamic.

The different musical styles are woven into an alluring and cohesive pattern of darkwave, contemporary, electro-pop, trip hop, and classical.

Charles displays his musical talent in full force throughout the album. There are no awkward moments on "Action Music", instead it feels as if you are part of the dark conceptual story that is unfolding around you as you listen, and you can do nothing but stand entranced. The piano work on the album is top notch, and you can tell that this is a man that loves what he does. The emotion that he pours into his songwriting is abundant and powerfully crafted.

The vocals are simply amazing. Erotically haunting and intensly melodic, Kelly Sadler pours out her soul through her voice. Definitely on a vocal par with some of the finer singers performing today. Wow.

This is a group I suggest you look into. I know I am looking forward to the third part of the LTB story.