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. . . Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City UT by Martin Renzhofer OVER THE RHINE The second major-label release from this Ohio-based band reveals a group growing in confidence. Over the Rhine is a group of talented musicians who have been learning their pop craft as they go. "Eve" is more energetic then the band's major label debut, "Patience." Classically trained vocalist Karin Bergquist is exploring and taking more stylistic chances with her wonderful range. Bergquist also is assuming a larger role in the songwriting, becoming more of a partner with bassist/keyboardist and band founder Linford Detweiler. Over the Rhine is a fairly literate band. Who else would write a song called "Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander"? The uptempo "Eve" showcases guitarist Ric Hordinski, especially on "Daddy Untwisted" and "June," which features a Pink Floyd-style lick straight from "Dark Side of the Moon." Over the Rhine is finding a substantial following in mid-America. A national breakthrough shouldn't be far behind. |