Rating: 6 out of 6

Johnny Society continues to be one of the best kept secrets in the world... although
the band's name is slowly becoming more well known in larger musical circles.
Life Behind the 21st Century Wall is possibly the band's most accessible release 
yet. While still retaining the basic elements from the band's first three albums... 
the album resonates with more polish and distinct precision. Main songwriter 
Kenny Siegal's vocals sound as fantastic as ever (his voice still reminds us of 
Roy Wood). Siegal has the uncanny ability to write classic tunes that have as 
much in common with 1960s pop as they have in common with twenty-first 
century rock. The band also features Brian Geltner (drums, backing vocals), 
Gwen Snyder (bass, backing vocals, piano), and Brion Snyder (clavinet, piano, 
backing vocals). Possibly due to the fact that all band members play multiple 
instruments, these compositions feature thick and sometimes intense arrangements.
But rather than sounding overproduced...these cuts seem to have been cultivated using 
just the right amount of studio imagination and polish. Just as with the band's prior 
albums, there isn't a bad apple in the byunch... but standout tracks include "Trust," 
"Dirty Water" (this one is really exceptional), "Anyway," "Love," and "Everybody Sing Along." 
Destined to be one of the best releases of 2003. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.