THESE WALLS - TEDDY GEIGER
Columbia golden boy Teddy Geiger gives us a better idea of his mettle on “These Walls,” the follow-up to poppier breakthrough “For You I Will (Confidence),” which reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Here he evolves past teen-idol typecasting with a gritty, lyrically astute song that slaps down any potential comparisons to female-oriented singer/ songwriter labelmates John Mayer and Five for Fighting. Word is that this was the last song contributed to the album, and label honchos realized its potential but already had the program in place for “Confidence.” As much as that song offered a formidable bid for playlists, this is the title that will establish a face and name for Geiger. “Walls” is a star-making vehicle — and it takes only one spin. Welcome to the big time, Teddy. Billboard
