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Reviews

"Over the past few years David Woodard has produced a full album of material and then some. Thus far though he’s been more of an EP than LP kind of guy. Five EPs in fact. Now on 'Stupid Kid' he stretches out a bit, presenting 12 tunes cast in a variety of power pop hues. Things start off strong with the magnificent title track 'Stupid Kid,' a song for anyone whose teen self ever fantasized playing before adoring fans or just an adolescent crush. This song has new-wave throwback hit written all over it, a poppy rock delight in a solo Paul Collins or John Faye vein. 'Literally Probably Maybe' keeps the 1980s guitar pop sheen shining brightly while 'Right Through Me' takes this formula but adds a sweetness to the melody and vocal harmonies, courtesy the incomparable Lisa Mychols. If you really want to divine the magic behind what Woodard’s doing on this album just give a close listen to songs like 'She Believes' and 'More Than Happiness.'  They’re chock full of interesting melodic turns and creative vocal arrangements that allow them to really stand out. And then there’s the hooky guitar work. I love the guitar lick opening of 'You’re Not Alone' but I’ll stay for the fabulous harmony vocals. With 'Stupid Kid' David Woodard is all grown up and making power pop you really do want to hear. — Poprock Record
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“…a very talented pop solo artist who has been churning out consistent records for the last few years…” — The Power Pop Show
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“...[an] album full of tight 3 minute pop songs.” — Gowan Clews; Hayes FM
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“Supremely well-crafted jangle pop from David Woodard whose four EPs (or mini-LPs) released prior to this ‘full-length’ record - a particularly apt denomination as it comprises no fewer than seventeen tracks - were extremely promising.” — Popphil
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“After a few EP's in the last four years, the Nashville singer is now releasing a studio album that contains twelve cuts of melodic powerpop and jangle-pop that are well above average and that help considerably to establish a musician who should get a lot more recognition.” — WoodyJagger.com
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"David Woodard follows his muse (after a series of fine EPs) with some of the best music I’ve heard from him. With a mix of 80s indie rock arrangements and power pop smarts, his music nerd comes out on the catchy title track “Stupid Kid.” The jangling gem next, “Literally Probably Maybe” is similar to Fountains of Wayne mixed with a little Bill Lloyd, using his low-key vocal and poetic lyric. His duets with the Queen of Power Pop, Lisa Mychols are also standouts, “Right Through Me” is just a perfect bouncy rocker and the quieter “Turns Blue” highlights those lovely harmonies.

The guitar hooks of “More Than Happiness” (a duet with the late David Schrader) is another in a series of strong tunes here. If you get the CD version of the album, you get five additional tracks from his EPs including “Applebees,” a favorite of mine. While his vocals aren’t particularly dominant, David is a big talent and not a “Stupid Kid” because he gets better with each release. Do yourself a favor and get this highly recommended collection of gems. — Power Popaholic”
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"There are words I don't use to describe music, because I don't want people picking up on the wrong connotation, if they have more than one to choose from. But I have to use one of those words to describe this album, then I'll explain why...'CHARMING.'

By 'charming' I don't mean Air Supply or a Kenny Loggins song about his puppy. I'm referring, primarily, to the title track, 'Stupid Kid.' I WAS the 'stupid kid' in that song, I stood in my bedroom in a small New England town as a 10 year old, Sears Silvertone electric around my neck, doing Pete Townshend windmills for no one to see. And decades later, I'm still that kid, just a lot older, but I haven't changed a bit. [I]f you're an artist and you don't know me and you write a song that makes me say 'I've stood in those shoes,' you've won me over.

This album won me over. Make no mistake, it IS a ROCK album, a 'Power Pop' album, it's tuneful and energetic and filled with guitars." — Michael L. DeAngelis