Album Review

The stylistic direction of I don't Buy It, while concurrently popular, also criminally
scrutinized by some. Because piano rock seems to be the new fad these days. Even
though these songs are centered around the keyboard. He has a style uniquely his own.
The gentle intensity of these tracks offers a sharp contrast to a lot of the nonsense
the radio wants to feed us these days.

The first track, the title track ''I Don't Buy It" is very misleading. By the sounds of
this one, you think you are in for a grouping of pop song melancholy through out the
disc. That's not the case well at least the pop song part. I like to think this song is
about having a bad day, and the frustrations that come along with it. Patrick shares his
adamant sense of faith and spiritual devotion with the line "Today I proclaim the name
of God, Today he just sat up there and watched." I think most of us have felt the
frustrations that leak out on this song.

"After I'm Gone" showcases Patrick's creativity. This one is easily his most creative
track on the Ep. And is easily one of my favorites. I only wish he would have strived
to be this creative through out the whole endeavor. "Next Time Around" is a sleeper
track kind of boring yet kind of striking with a subtle taste of beauty. I think if he
reworked it, it could really be a stand out song. "R.I.P Mr. McDonald" sounds as if it
was written during the 1930's. This hip song doesn't take long to warm right up to ya.
His vocals sound most at home on this number.

All in all this is a pretty consistent effort. I will be paying close attention to where
Patrick Meese goes from here. The guy has some talent lets hope he surrounds
himself with the right elements to help take him to the next level.

~ Anthony P. Hanna