Ben Lee Album: “Something to Remember Me By”

An album has to be pretty amazing for me to hand out a top rating. This is one of those albums. Every track on here is incredible. You won't have to skip a single one. Just let the album play. It will hold your attention all the way through. Ben covers a variety of topics here, but his specialty seems to be the pain of young love. Maybe it's because he started making music when he was so young, but he captures the feeling of those early relationships perfectly. The songs here have a live feel to them, like he's playing them right in the room with you. It's mostly him and his guitar with a few other instruments thrown in here and there. Two of my favorite tracks come in the middle and towards the end of the album. "Ketchum" is a beautiful slow song with violin and cello on it and "Grammercy Park Hotel" just has that feeling of what it's like in a big city during the very small hours of the morning. Ben has put out some really great albums, but this one is the one I find myself listening to the most. I highly suggest you pick this up.

Although I loved Ben Lee's first solo album, Grandpaw Would, I love this album even more. Lovely melodies and highly singable lyrics. I can't shut myself up when I hear "End of the World!" And some may recognize "How To Survive a Broken Heart" from "There's Something About Mary." Mr. Lee is a very talented and this album proves it.

This is my favorite Ben Lee album. It holds a special pace in my heart. The songs are personal and they tell stories that most people can relate to. Catchy, sad, hopeful, fun.

I listen to this album all day long. I love Ben Lee. To write a masterpiece like this at ages 17 and 18 is pure genius. Highly recommended to anyone who needs a good dose of great music and great lyrics.

-Skip from the band Downinside