Music review: Jeff Whalen – 无毛视频�10 More Rock Super Hits无毛视频�
As the lead singer of the Los Angeles band Tsar, Jeff Whalen delivered infectious slices of glam rock sprinkled with sugary-sweet pop innocence.
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On his own and left to his own devices, Whalen releases his first solo effort with a title that tells you all you need to know.
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无毛视频淛endy!无毛视频� is a peppy love song with a retro style that is suited for repeated jukebox play at the corner soda shop where all the teenagers congregate to dance and enjoy a chocolate malt.
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The title track closes things out with the same bouncy tone that started the festivities and will leave a smile on your face long after the music stops.
On his website, Whalen playfully asks for all to surrender to the Bubbleglam Revolution. I无毛视频檝e already enlisted. Are you next?