the guys are too talented not to showcase but i'll try...
author: tery alexander
"not the artist in general."
That's a bit hard considering I have seen them perform so many times and am personally acquainted in some way to them all. But from the very beginning, the music makes you get up and move, just like their live shows. You can feel them singing TO you, not around you like so many other 'local' bands. Maybe that's because I put a face to the lyrics, but that should make you want to see them live all the more. This cd brings the boys up to speed in what they owe their listening audience. Every song is strong as well as detailed, and they keep the sound clean and sharp. They keep you baited, wanting the next song then the next song then the next. Although, as a rule, the lyrics are simple, it's easy and refreshing to follow the story in every song.
The Monster song is especially noteworthy because it was written for and about their children. How could you want more than that? Bill's voice is always sensual and honest. Phil beats out rhythms that shake your whole body on his drums. Chuck keeps the flow smooth with his awesome bass, and Steve is like the glue that seems to wrap everything into one tidy little package, that when opened, explodes in your ear and your body.
Wow. I've never written a review before. See how good this band is for people?
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Take a big ol' bite of Common Ground. You'll like it a lot!!!
author: Chuck Lambert, Holze Music Co.
Common Ground... 2 words & 4 guys. In the years I have known the members of Common Ground I have come to find only one thing common about them and that is their common desire & drive to write, record and perform the 'best' original music they possibly can. Each member of Common Ground brings their own special 'ingredient' to a "rock" gender cooking pot of music making that when mixed together gels into a tasty main course of lyric and melody that draws emotions from euphoria to mellow reflection from those lucky enough to experience the music of Common Ground. So go ahead and take a big ol' bite of Common Ground. You'll like it a lot!!!
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Original, gutsy, hard hitting, yet musical
author: Edgar Riley, Jr., Keyboard Player for the Rock Group "AXE" and C
The band known as "Common Ground" is a Waco, Texas based rock and roll band featuring some of the industries finest singers, players, and song writers. Already boasting a 3 compact disc collection of songs, this working rock ensemble can woo you with 3 part harmonies yet take you to the top with edgy guitars and solid rhythms. This original four piece group can be said to have been influenced by "The Beatles" but in no way could they be considered to be a clone of anything. Original, gutsy, hard hitting, yet musical is the best way to describe the winning combination of Chuck Williams on bass, Steven Rosas on lead guitar and vocals, Bill Hunter on guitar and lead vocals, and Phillip Wilson keeping the groove on drums. Do yourself a favor and keep an eye out for these boys because they will be coming to your town and they will be ready to ROCK......YOU!!
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Common Ground has the sound that everyone entering a studio is in search of.
author: Jamie Garrett - Poet, DJ, Host of the KBRQ 102.5 Local Talent Sh
Being as sexy on stage as they are, it really makes for a difficult time enjoying the music of Common Ground at live shows. But that's the price you pay for being 4 sexy bitches in rock'n'roll. All jokes aside, Common Ground has the sound that everyone entering a studio is in search of. Breaking through the monotony that rock music has grounded itself in, Common Ground bring originality not seen since the New Originals so long ago. Lyrics that jump out and scream for your attention, without the need for screaming, shine through on cd's such as "Fragile." You can't help but want so badly to sing along the first time you hear songs like "Take on the World", while it's guitar riff grabbing you by the balls. Their newest work, "Take Me With You" picks up right where "Fragile" left off, proving that with 4 talented musicians, and 4 emotionally charged songwriters, you might just be able to stop staring at the bulges in their pants long enough to rock.
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