The Carolinian Review of Unreleased Songs Vol. II
“Unreleased Songs Volume II” by Unknown Component
Keith Lynch, the one-man band behind Unknown Component, is a true talent: Not only does Lynch play every instrument by himself, but his sincere rock has actual gravitas to it, at times evoking a young Bob Dylan, especially with the track “On Air.” If his lyrics aren’t as profound as Dylan’s or his sound isn’t as revolutionary, he’s at least a worthy successor. He isn’t glossing over superficial culture either; the track “The Customer Is Quite Often Wrong” is a lovely, but searing, simultaneous lament for love and honest economics. Only a track title like “The Mandatory Choreography of a 4 Way Intersection” gets too quirky. This is a singer/songwriter with actual words on his mind and music to share. His self-given title as “unknown” deserves to be reversed as soon as possible.
- Clayton Dillard, The Carolinian