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. . . Screed, Cincinnati OH OVER THE RHINE So I never thought that I would like this band, then my dear friend Denise gave me this disc as a gift for my 30th birthday. Surprising myself, I dug it. I am also happy that this band seems to lack the usual rock star bullshit that often grows more noticeable when they sign on the dotted line of some big time record guy's contract. The disc is the sort that you can listen to at various volumes and still enjoy Karin Bergquist's vocal's mixed with the rest of OtR's edgier sound. I was ready to lump them in with the now popular "alterna-folk" stuff that is being served to the masses, but Linford, Karin, Ric, and Brian have proven me wrong, and I like it. Individual songs that got themselves stuck in my head include "Sleep Baby Jane," which is now listed in my unwritten list of favorite songs of all time, and "Within Without", which has a similar weaving effect on my ears. Thanks Denise, and thanks OtR, keep being real people making good music. |