...amazing!

Like a statement of intent, a cover of the Stone Roses "I Wanna Be Adored" opens the debut album by this Pittsburgh-based band, forecasting a 40-minute slice of the kind of rock that used to be called alternative, but is actually nothing of the sort. In fact, the chiming guitars and ethereal atmospherics that denote early 90s nostalgia recede somewhat after the discs second track (and return later, appropriately, with Look Back), shifting into mid-tempo, quasi-country gear for the remainder of the record. Its not unlike what the Cowboy Junkies would have sounded like had they been fronted by the singer from Wars "Low Rider." Bassist Deanna Dean sings the Stone Roses cover and returns to back up lead singer/guitarist Tony Matz, who has the deepest voice this side of the Tindersticks. A winning combination. --Lorraine Carpenter/The Sentimentalist Magazine

This is their first full length CD and its very impressive. If you were looking for the TANGERINE EP that broke them with the national press it is out of print completely. The good news is that Now & Forever has *most* of those songs on it AND those songs have been remastered with a noticable quality improvement - especially on the vocals. For those of you not familiar with Tangerine - if you like to listen to the Verve, Toad the Wetsprocket, or Coldplay you will probably like Tangerine's Now & Forever. As a whole, this CD definitely has a unique atmospheric sound with the layered guitar effects(like pink floyd) yet the songs do vary enough to not be too ubiquitous. You will find that most are mid tempo'd rock ballads, each with its own personality. Tangerine's whispery lead vocalist (Matz) has always reminded me of Jim Morrison and this CD is no exception. The rather haunting baritone vocals are a staple in all of the songs. The remake of the Stone Roses tune (Track #1) is more melodic and produced than the original with the twist of it being recorded as duet(Dean/Matz). Yet the track keeps with the CD's sexy vocal themes and layed guitars. Again if you enjoyed/wanted to buy the "Tangerine" EP or like Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Church, Pink Floyd, The Verve you will be well satisfied buying this CD for your collection.

Close your eyes, sway in your chair a little and imagine Hope Sandoval and Lou Reed hanging out above a smokey crowd in a little NYC club ... they smoke a few ciggies and purr out a few thoughtful and honest tunes ... the songs are soft and sexy but nearly all finish with a crescendo of guitars and drums -- that's Tangerine. Somewhat retro, but only in the hippest style. I really like "adored" and "elastic world."