Glowing Review 3 Out Of 5 Stars
Donavon Frankenreiter started life as a buddy of Hawaiian mellow king Jack Johnson, and his 2010 album "Glow" remains firmly riding that wave. Easy, breezy melodies, strummed guitars and ukuleles, and a laid back attitude that could give you a suntan just by laying too close to the speakers. Along with his raspy, but agreeable voice, Donavon creates a likable lightwieght album for picnics and luaus. There's a sunny, beachy feel to "Glow" with the artist thoroughly enjoying his role as good-guy dude.
However, much like Jack Johnson's earlier work, Donavon his pretty low on depth. The title track is a fine ode to the love of your life, and on "Shadows," a very "Pride in The Name Of Love" guitar riff provides "Glow's" only surprise. The whole of "Glow" is subtle and warm, an anti-anxiety massage full of such peppy sentiments like "Dance Like Nobody's Watching" or cheery lyrics like:
"Don't worry 'bout a thing
Heaven knows what the day will bring
There's a big old sun, lighting up your sky
Burnin' off your blues, let the good light shine
It's gonna be all right."
"Glow" is a pleasant and enjoyable Pina Colada. It will make you mellow and buzzy, but that's the most you'll get from it.
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