Review from Blowupradio.com: http://blowupradio.tripod.com/albums/ferraro.html

Picture, if you will, the angel and devil that reside on the shoulders of John Rzeznik, lead Goo from the Goo Goo Dolls*. Picture them arguing back and forth, while John eats his cereal (Capt. Crunch, I presume) and waxes and wanes about his day. This musical push and pull is at the heart of Mike Ferraro & The Young Republicans album entitled “What’s Yours Is Mine”. Let me quantify this: The angel represents The Goo Goo Dolls of “Superstar Car Wash”, an excellent slice of American rock and roll, and the Goos at their apex. The devil represents most anything after “Iris” was released (sure, “Slide” was a good tune, but it gets pretty desperate beyond that).

“What’s Yours Is Mine” is that musical tug of war played out over the course of twelve songs. Sitting between rock and an Iris place, this album feels like it’s on the precipice of something great, but there’s an uncertainty about the vocals that makes it feel like it’s unsure of its own path. Musically it’s slightly raw in that charming, independent rock sort of way (which is something I love). In my opinion, it needs some more “oomph” behind the vocals. Not necessarily a forceful sound, but a delivery that speaks of conviction. Which brings me back to Mr. Rzeznik, eating his cereal, listening to that angel/demon battle, contemplating which way to turn. This album is that middle ground. This album shows this band has the potential to be a “Superstar Car Wash”. I have the feeling that whenever Mike and the boys make another record, it will eclipse this one. This is just the beginning, and it speaks of great potential.

*Check your prejudice at the door. The Goo Goo Dolls at one time were an incredible band. Listen to “The Girl Right Next To Me” and tell me otherwise. I dare you.

Rating 6/10 Get in on the ground floor. This ride is going up.
- Jay Mazeffect