THE MARCUS KING BAND 'CAROLINA CONFESSIONS' LP - BLACK DAVIDGILMOUR While there are occasional lapses

While there are occasional lapses into utter excess -- "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" encroaches on show-tune territory -- American Idiot packs enough power

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THE MARCUS KING BAND 'CAROLINA CONFESSIONS' LP - BLACK DAVIDGILMOUR While there are occasional lapsesCarolina Confessions features 10 brand new songs, all written by Marcus except for How Long, which was co written with the Black Keys Dan Auerbach and veteran songwriter Pat McLaughlin. Whether its the searing rock exorcism of Confessions or the propulsive road bound soul of Where Im Headed, Marcus exhibits an almost Southern gothic sensibility in his songs, owning up to failed relationships, portraying his complex connection with his hometown,