Erratic Cinematic

Erratic Cinematic is the debut album of Gerry Cinnamon. It sounds as if it is an Scottish singer-songwriter album of the late 1960s. That is also the problem as it sounds like the past 55 years have not happened. If the songs were very great this could be forgiven. The songs "Sometimes", "What Have You Done", "Keysies" and "War Tv" are the best ones, but several are mediocre. Now it's just a fake time capsule with reasonable songs, but nothing more.

I’ll admit it, Gerry Cinnamon is a bit of a guilty pleasure. His biggest hits ‘Belter’ and ‘Canter’ do my head in, but there are enough gems here, too catchy to ignore, that the album keeps sneaking into my rotation. Most likely due to my Scottish bias. This isn’t a masterpiece but a personal favourite.

Solid Scottish folk, but it strikes one as neither reductively Scottish nor entirely folky. “Sometimes” is a strong opener with clear indie rock vibes and broad, crowd-pleasing effects (no shame in that). “Diamonds in the Mud” is also excellent in much the same way. Freshly retrogressive one would say, rather than backward looking or excessively traditional. The whistling works too. One’s glad to have made this acquaintance, so thanks, recommender. Fine to replace the John Grant record or Joanna Newsom, and could be convinced that this is better than Devendra Barnhart even (though that choice would be mood-dependent). Now maybe some Arab Strap might be in order, nae?

Again, great story telling with acoustic instrumentals. This guy knows where he comes from

Did not feel too much about this album. It was pretty mediocre

Never heard of him. Quite enjoyed

Even if this felt a bit disjoint at times, it was nice to hear some Scottish representation on a list that leans heavily towards England. Don’t think I’ll return to this LP anytime soon, but Cinnamon sings his heart out here and I had a good time listening.

Worth it for the lovely thick Scottish lilt. A nice debut album, would be interested in listening to more.

I listened to this but do not remember which is not a good sign

Not bad

Solid singer-songwriter fare, mostly pretty pop-oriented but folk inflections.

Indie rock, indie folk, folk rock, anti-folk. Ni fu ni fa.

It's quaint and there's even a suspicion he's ripped off bits from classic 60s tunes ('Lullaby' sounding a bit like 'Money') but nothing to write home about.

Respectable Scottish folk. Not much to write home about but fine enough I guess.

Wow, this is, extremely dull? No offense, everyone. It has no personality of its own and can't seem to decide what it wants to be. A folkier pop? A pale imitation at folk legends' stylings? Either way, this has nothing to be worth listening to, IMO. It's nearly parody of itself. It isn't offensive enough to be a one, but... man.