Morgan Taylor was in both Oo Oo Wa and Mink. These bands were part of the Dayton music scene in the late 80s and 90s. For individuals who believed they were following the Dayton music scene at that time, picking up a Morgan Taylor cd in 2003 could just be an extension of that indie enthusiasm, a way to support a lesser known artist as he travels through life. But, Dream in Green is a great album, in a totally different vein than such a fan might expect. Morgan Taylor has composed a fantastic collection of mature music: some merger of rock, pop, and "what came before" in Taylor's life. Definitely not a "rocker," the eleven songs are varied and interesting musically and are lyrically captivating. The writing demonstrates whimsy and humor and, in many cases, an exciting oddity a first time listener does not expect (A Lemon being a good example both in tone and words). Beautiful songs like Underwater Stars, Blue Sirens, and Quite Easily Lost are lovely arrangements that are enjoyable on each listen. And, the sequence of Blue Sirens, Raincoat, What If #24, and Quite Easily Lost is one of those four song gems that music fans embrace and can cite years after a last listen (think: the first four songs on the Violent Femmes' debut album). Raincoat, in particular, is an excellent expression of love (or maybe that first moment) accompanied by a well-chosen guitar and distinctive percussion. Interestingly, though not particularly weak, the first and last songs on the album do not fit with the mood Taylor created on the other 9 tracks. One may find themselves skipping these tracks on many occasions, almost instinctively. Whether one makes their way to Dream in Green from Morgan Taylor's past (Dayton scene), from his other projects (Gustafer Yellowgold), or from a recommendation; this is an easy album to like.