2009-11-09
For the first time (in four albums), Chance Jones, the band, has recorded an album as a band and as a vehicle for the band as opposed to previous albums which were geared toward performance by Chance Jones (Joshua Burge) himself. I get the impression that this release is by and for the band from beginning to end. There is a general sense of cohesiveness here. Fun, engaging lyrics are surrounded by upbeat pop-rock instrumentation throughout. Even the slower songs refuse to plod along as one might expect them to and they fit quite nicely, thank-you very much. This is one of the better and more interesting local rock releases this year. Rebecca RuthNICK CURRAN AND THE LOWLIFES
REFORM SCHOOL GIRL
ERNIE AND THE AUTOMATICS
LOW EXPECTATIONS
Matt Kroll
4 Song Demo
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
VARIOUS
The Acidsoxx Family Sampler
CALEXICO
Garden Ruin
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