2006-12-06
The third release from a band comprised of old schoolmates at Denton, Texas’ North Texas School of Music. This album shying a bit away from their self-recorded, low-fi psychedelic pop debut, and focuses more on all that was good from the 70s. The beautiful vocals and symphonic harmonies lead this album in the direction of being compared to the best stuff that came from the band America and is reminiscent of Laurel Canyon troubadours like Neil Young and Gene Clark. The CD starts off right with probably the best track on the album “Roscoe,” then it follows up well with 3 “Head Home” and title track 4 “Van Occupanther.” Other tracks to hear are 6 “Branches,” and the corny synth-lined track 9 “It Covers the Hillsides.” -Jake BurrittBuzz Cason
Record Machine
SHOCKING EDISON
Scientific Curiosity
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
With All Due Respect
ROSIE FLORES & THE PINE VALLEY COSMONAUTS
GIRL OF THE CENTURY
ASSEMBLY OF DUST
Recollection
THE DARK FLOWERS
Radioland
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