2007-09-24
Hailing from Tennessee, the state’s country influence is definitely heard the self-title debut album from Giant Bear. The lead singer’s attempts to emulate Bruce Springsteen are capable if not always engaging. The music itself is pleasing though out, with slide guitarist Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars and saxophone player Scott Gerardy of Dirtfoot featuring on a selection of tracks. The cellist, the only female in the 5 piece band, brings the most to the table. The cello adds an excellent layered quality to the album and her vocals shine through on any track. The best selections are #6 Trent Reznor’s “Head Like a Hole”, #9 “Devil on the Wall”, and #12 “Ida No!”. Ben Cook, WYCE InternWORLD FAMOUS HEADLINERS
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EL SPORTIVO AND THE BLOOZ
Nights and Weekends
JJ Cale
To Tulsa and Back
YOUTH GROUP
The Night is Ours
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The Outer Void Intrepid Sailor
THE FRESH & ONLYS
House of Spirits
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