Like A Man were gobbled up quickly by an anxious and discerning public. This follows in the tradition of other Barbe cassette efforts, including compilations Proud O' Me Gluttony, the first Samizdat tapes and the record Some. The songs on the latest release reflect a growing set of influences on Barbe that go well beyond his most recent Mercyland music making days. Barbe played second guitar behind Claire Horne toward the end of that band's tenure. This cut is a fast-moving tune that chugs along somewhat like a great Scratch Acid song just might.
Barbe bellows some other-worldly vocals that fit right in the pleasingly bizarre composition.
This piece is probably tougher to swallow for a lot of everyday type people than many of the other selections available here for public consumption. Both of these beautiful ditties reflect some intense introspection on the writer's behalf surrounding some personal stories of love and devotion. The cymbal use on the chorus creates a much better and enjoyable pop rock tune. This is about as close as the listener will get to Mercyland on this tape. Barbe utilized his expanding talents in the production and engineering worlds to give this record a polished texture that is thick enough to be enjoyed by all.