So, I didn’t really know how to handle Goodbye God, the new release from Paper The Operator. Mainly because I reviewed virtually the same album when it came out (with very limited release) as Jon Sebastian’s solo affair two years ago. The new version of Goodbye God is a bit different as it does add two additional tracks and new artwork to boot. Sebastian plays in The Color Wheels as well and both bands live off his knack for writing memorable pop hooks. While I do miss the rockness of the band’s previous release, Solemn Boyz, Goodbye God perhaps showcases Sebastian’s talents a bit more as it tones down the guitars and ups the intimacy. And if you want a taste of Paper The Operator and Sebastian’s songwriting prowess you can download Mount Bounty, which is a collection of demos, studio recordings, covers, and unreleased tracks recorded between 2000 and 2005. You can get that for free from the fine folks at Viper Bite Records who have released all of Sebastian’s endeavors to date.
