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English Indie/Alt-Country. Spare musicianship never overplays its hand, using a rare economy that carries the full emotional spectrum.
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Country: Alt-Country
Release Date:
2008
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Songs That Remind Me Of You
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Count To Fire release their debut album, Songs That Remind Me Of You
Exeter might not have a lengthy rock and roll history, but its isolation from the tired and predictable sounds of the city may have actually helped give the place its first great band. Meeting in Exeter’s Martian Records in early 2006, Count To Fire were formed over a love of bands such as Wilco and My Morning Jacket, and a frustration that their records and gigs never came to town. Sharing their own self-penned songs, Will Odgers (vocals and guitar), Joe Baxter (bass and backing vocals) and Jake Chivers (drums) realised that they had what it takes to make their own musical magic. Since then, the band, joined by fiddle player Joe Mansfield, have released a self-titled EP to rave reviews, gained a large local following, and played with the likes of Great Lake Swimmers, I Am Kloot and Richmond Fontaine.
Building on their growing stature, Count To Fire are now set to release their debut full-length recording – ‘Songs That Remind Me Of You’.
Recorded in Exeter on vintage 1960s equipment, the album builds on the promise displayed in their first EP, delivering a more mature, natural set of original material that draws on influences such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, My Morning Jacket and Cat Power whilst also revealing the band’s own unique voice. Songs That Remind Me Of You showcases a band who prefer subtlety to overblown rhetoric, building layers of violin, chiming guitars and swooping harmonies behind frontman Will Odgers impassioned vocals to deliver a disarmingly affecting collection of music. These are songs that stick in the mind.
Having played a wide variety of festivals, radio appearances and shows around the UK, Count To Fire are now completing their DIY journey by self releasing their own album.
Songs That Remind Me Of You is available now. Check out myspace.com/counttofire for photos and to listen to tracks from the album.
All members of the band are available now for interviews/gigs/recordings.
Please contact Will on 07879 816021 or email counttofire@googlemail.com for details.
Review of Songs That Remind Me Of You:
“Along with Hampshire\'s The Dawn Chorus, the Exeter band are part of a small flurry of wondrous yet totally below-radar new English alt-country bands. Will Odgers has a gorgeous, reflective voice like Bon Iver, and the songs are similarly evocative. Spare musicianship never overplays its hand, using a rare economy that carries the full emotional spectrum. A band who need bringing into the spotlight. 8/10 – John Earls, Channel 4 Teletext
Reviews for Count To Fires debut EP:
‘They already inhabit a bittersweet universe of their own; it’d be foolish if a label didn’t unleash it on us all. 9/10’ – John Earls Channel 4
‘What sets Count To Fire apart is the sheer quality of the song writing….hugely recommended. 9/10’ www.whisperinandhollerin.com
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Americana-uk Review
author: Hannah
Cracking Debut From Impressive Devonian Band
Exeter's Count To Fire a four piece band who were formed a couple of years ago over a mutual love of bands such as Wilco and My Morning Jacket and a frustration that most of their favourite bands never seemed to come to their home town. After playing on the local circuit and releasing a critically acclaimed EP, Count to Fire's stature has grown as they have since played on the same bill as bands such as Richmond Fontaine, Great Lake Swimmers and I Am Kloot.
Consisting of Will Odgers (Vocals/Guitar/Piano), Joe Baxter (Bass/Backing Vocals), Joe Mansfield (Violin) and Jacob Chivers (Drums) Count To Fire recorded their debut album in Exeter using vintage 1960's equipment. "Songs That Remind Me Of You" is a collection of nine tunes that showcase the immense songwriting talent that Count To Fire have in their possession.
There is an understated quality to these songs that build through the use of guitars, feedback, violin and harmonies. The Ryan Adams inspired "Caroline" starts very gently but develops into an incredibly catchy chorus. The tension displayed with the marching band drums on "Just To Be With You" show another side of Count To Fire as do the harmonies on "Waiting On A Ghost". One of the most impressive things about Count To Fire is that while most of their influences come from across the pond they don't go out of their way to sound American like so many of their other British alt-country counterparts. Indeed, closing track "Trapped Inside A Box" has almost a celtic feel recalling of the gentler side of Idlewild.
"Songs That Remind Me Of You" is the sound of a band who has the potential to stand alongside some of the bigger names who inspired them. An impressive debut which could make Count to Fire one of the best new British bands this year.
Date review added: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Reviewer: Steve Wills
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