LOGAN LYNN: Logan Lynn

Logan Lynn

Logan Lynn

© 2006 Logan Lynn (672617032721)

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Electronic, melodic pop music for drug damaged crybabies...This is the follow up to Logan's 2000 debut record "GLEE" and is well worth the wait. Once again, he puts the "DISCO" into "DISCOMFORT" with his tortured lyrics and melodic vocal style.

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If the Land of Misfit Toys elected a team of cultural ambassadors, Logan Lynn would be its poet laureate. In Portland's pulsating music scene, he occupies a singular position- an emo prophet with a penchant for electronic beats, preaching the Good Word to drug-damaged crybabies.


For the past decade, Logan has been writing and recording his own music. In 2000, he released his debut album, Glee, a blissful, sex-drenched romp through some emotionally treacherous territory. Produced by Pfog, heavy themes of religion, sexuality and identity played out alongside upbeat grooves and smiley-face rhythms. One critic said it "put the 'disco' back in discomfort." That blend of spleen-venting lyrics and "Let's dance!" optimism owes a lot to Logan's unique, mildly scary upbringing.


Homeschooled in a fundamentalist Christian household, he was completely isolated from popular music. (Let's just say the tagline "I Want My MTV" had especial resonance for this 80s baby.) Escape came in the form of the mid-90s underground rave scene, deejaying for tweaked-out teenagers in the Midwest, and later moving to the West Coast to pursue a degree in art school. All this helps to account for the leitmotifs threaded through much of his music: sex, drugs and Jesus.


His self-titled sophomore effort came out in 2006, using his earlier work as a springboard for exploring fresh sonic territory. He collaborated with several Portland artists on some truly radical music videos- Think the backroom of a bathhouse as reenacted by Ken dolls. The album release coincided with a much-praised performance at San Francisco's all-leather Folsom Street Fair. To retool a phrase from the aforementioned music critic, he puts the 'mo back in emo.


A recent collaboration with Producer Carlos Cortes of Portland DJ collective Assemble The Empire has yielded an album entitled "From Pillar To Post", due out in October 2007. Look for his videos on MTV's LOGO network as well as ADD-TV in New York and Out Of The Closet Television in Los Angeles. (For more information on these broadcasts, go to LogoOnline.com, ADD-TV.com and OutOfTheCloset.tv).

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  • Refreshingly Honest!
    author: Skyline Press

    To my shock, as soon as I opened the case and popped Logan Lynn's self-titled sophomore effort into my stereo, I realized someone had spiked the music! I wasn’t hearing any standard music, I was listening to a crazy display of disco and blinding lasers that inhibited my senses and made me go on a binge of sorts. Logan Lynn's self-titled album is one of those CDs that is sure to freak you out in the beginning and then possibly make you fall into a seizure because of its moments of pure absurdity. Sporting a healthy 19 tracks, each with their own special feel, all which fit snug around a techno beat that drives the covered parts of each song. With each and every song that enters my ears, I become more and more certain that I must be high or in some kind of weird dream that was forged from Moby's bedroom and some kind of wacky game show. I must point out that I loved his outlandish lyrics that shine with a neon glow. Raunchy and playful, the music feels like a freaky ex Girlfriend that didn't want to do anything but fuck in bed everyday. The only problem with her is that she goes out while you are at work and she plays with others. Lynn, like a more relaxed Daft Punk, sends jittery waves of magic and effects which are quick to make jello out of your brain with his intoxicating flow. With a gay steel mill industry style beat, we are treated to hilarious lyrics for the song "Come Home." I'm sure there is some hidden message in the title but I'm still too distracted by the dance beat and flashy words. There hasn't been a line since Trent Reznor's "I want to fuck you like an animal", until Logan Lynn sings "Do you suck every cock you come across?" The child-like and simple song, "Smoke And Barlight," kicks off with old school Nintendo-esque songs as the backdrop and with his neutral yet soothing voice, we are presented with what feels like a lullabye on crack. The song sounds remarkably the same during its entirety but I don't hold that against it, because it was meant to be steady. "Burning Your Glory" gives us a calm and close look into the artist that is Logan Lynn. With a toe tapping, Johnny Cash-like acoustic presentation, his multiple monotone voice feeds oxygen that fuels the fire on this album. This is a true stripped down, and raw feel for an artist that deals with a lot of electronic fodder. I'd have to say after observing this album, catching my bearings and casting my thoughts, that the element of surprise hasn't left me ever since I started listening. I find myself going back to listen again to see if I heard right, for much of this album needs a double take because of how off the wall it is. Logan Lynn holds onto that well spoken and gentle facade though he doesn’t bother with the subtle. The different and creative beats were exciting, yet some left me feeling overwhelmed as there is so much to take in. On a big note, these were some of the most refreshingly honest lyrics that border on disturbing, that I have heard in a while.

  • Significant Importance for the progression of Electronica!
    author: DJ Ghostly

    Logan Lynn's latest album is a smash! I feel really fine listening to it. The vocals are strong (lyrically, as well), the techno/electro clash make for an interesting mix... It's totally different then anything out there. If you pick up a copy you'll see that the music is undefinable. Totally Raver Friendly (You can see the humor in it!)! My personal favorite is "Ring Around", it just smacks the middle between light and dark! All around great tracks all the way through!

  • author: Sarah Brightman

    I have listened to your music on your profile. I am now, and will continue to be a fan.

  • I fu**en love it
    author: Trevorkiel

    Musically fun and lyrically real. This album speaks to me and makes me feel connected.

  • My new favorite cd.
    author: Jon-o

    If you can't decide between sad songs and shaking your ass then Logan Lynn is your man. I can't seem to get this album off my mind.

  • Great Stuff!
    author: The Mosaics

    Liking the tunes...We seem to be detecting a hint of New Order...

  • Logan Lynn Rocks!!!!
    author: Robert Wallace

    This record made me think about what it would sound like if The Magnetic Fields smoked crack. I fucking love it. It just keeps going and going! It's the happiest sad music I have ever heard.

  • This album kicks ass!
    author: Lindsay Moore

    I just saw Logan Lynn play at the Folsom Street Fair in San Francisco last weekend and he totally kicks ass. This record is pure gravy and I can't stop listening to it! Why is this guy not totally famous?!! Track 4 is the shit.

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