2009-12-07
The first album from this Grand Rapids five-piece is a rock album with the usual suspects of guitar, vocals, drums, keys, and bass. With the addition of guest artists on mandolin, slide guitar, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3, and violin, the bar is raised. Add the Phil Collins-sounding vocals and the we-take-ourselves-oh-so-seriously lyrics, and you have what sounds like mid-eighties Genesis meets mid-nineties emo. I wouldn't be quick to dismiss this band though, when they've matured a bit, they might just be a band worth consideration. Rebecca RuthImogen Heap
Speak For Yourself
Mason Proper
- Olly Oxen Free
MELISSA FERRICK
In The Eyes Of Strangers
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
With All Due Respect
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW
Sweet Soulful Music
THE ESSEX GREEN
Cannibal Sea
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.