The songs on Michael McNevin's self-produced first album have won more awards than we care to list here.

Secondhand Story represents a high water mark in American songwriting. McNevin's compositions, deeply intelligent and formally beautiful, are composed in varied musical sections, featuring an inventive use of conversational English ("aspirin" rhymes with "askin!"). A high, breathy voice, exquisite melodies, the supple, flowing guitar lines - even when the subject matter is dark, the song goes way up in the air.

"Jersey Jail" recounts the author's arrest for jumping over a subway turnstile in 1985. "Morning Pearl" studies a woman's struggle with time. Other titles include "Sleepy Little Town," "The Web," and "Busy Life."

This is genuinely original work, fresh, profound and rewarding on many levels.

Secondhand Story
CD $15.00 ON SALE AGAIN SEPTEMEBER 8, 2003

1. Busy Life
2. Jersey Jail
3. Secondhand Story
4. Morning Pearl
5. The Unintentional Song
6. November 4th
7. Thanks For Asking
8. Sleepy Little Town
9. 25 and Out of Room
10. The Web
11. The Pride of Niles-Centerville