David Kilgour, A Feather in the Engine (CD)

David Kilgour's solo albums usually feature a fairly straightforward rock rhythm section. 2001's A Feather in the Engine includes a rhythm section in places, but balances the more rock-oriented songs with some more stripped down arrangements. A few of the tracks are melodic but loose instrumentals, which are closer to the Clean's recent albums than most of David's solo work. "Today is Gonna Be Mine" is the album's highlight, with multiple themes running in an unusual but effective counterpoint. Apart from David's excellent handwriting, the cover design gives little hint of the charms inside.