MiNsTeR HiLL
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MiNsTeR HiLL
Formed from the ashes of the much lauded pop-rock band tHE mEsOmEoNeS, MiNsTeR HiLL has gained much critical praise from its contributions on the Tribute CD's to the Left Banke (Shadows Breaking Over Our Heads) and Klaatu (Around the World in 80 Minutes). With the release of their debut cd, MiNsTeR HiLL, formed in 1998, by Howard Herrick, the band's lyrical and music writer, plans an all-out assault on the pop-rock scene. Exquisitly produced by the sensational Christian Cassan, MiNsTeR HiLL has never conformed with a true and tested sound but has used it's own unique and original concepts to form a sound all their own. Taking elements of the Beatles, XTC, Floyd, Beach Boys, YES, Move, CSN&Y, Radiohead and other highly adventurous and melodic sounds, MiNsTeR HiLL will provide the listener with many fine musical moments.
"This is an album that is as enchanting as anything else you'll hear this year...fabulous." - Stephen SPAZ Schnee, All-Music Guide
"Truly original....Groundbreaking!" - Jeremy Morris, Jam Records
"Intricately arranged, enigmatically composed progressive pop, like Brian Wilson producing Genesis." Michael Toland, Pop Culture Press.
. Don't miss one of the best Pop/Rock albums of the year!"- MuzikMan
Get to know Minster Hill - you'll be all the richer for it. An exceptional piece of work." Claudio Sossi , Shake It Up
"Anyone who so effectively combines the eminent qualities of XTC, Jellyfish, Jason Falkner, Guided by Voices, Yes and CSNY is okay in my book! More than merely okay..a first-rate aural experience." Kevin Matthews, Power of Pop
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"If you were left cold by XTC's latest, then this is probably what you were expecting! Great songs, quirky changes and a fine blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation. Man, if Colin Moulding released a solo album today (produced by Andy Partridge) then this is exactly what it would sound like. Although I don't think it would touch the majesty that this album possesses. Don't let the XTC comparison get in the way, though. They don't SOUND like them. They just have the same quirky musicial stylings. Songwriter Howard Herrick has created a near-perfect album filled with everything that us pop fans want, need, desire and love. This is an album that is as enchanting as anything else you'll hear this yearfabulous". Stephen SPAZ Schnee, All-Music Guide
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Hard to pin down, hard to ignore, hard to not praise...CD's like this don't arrive on the shores of Colorado too often...pastoral, sleepy pop that vamps spirits of mid/late 70's AOR giants like Supertramp, Yes touring with XTC as an opening band. Fine blending of quirky, swervy melodies and solid balance of acoustic and electric guitars. Soft pop fans of June & Exit Wounds, Jiffipop/Cloud Eleven and Cherry Twister should find this lovely confection of lilting vocal layering and easy-to-digest(re: not distracting) quirk their cup of tea. Progressive pure soft pop for now people. Very Highly Recommended!!-Bruce Brodeen, Not Lame Recording Company (www.notlame.com)review and catalog entry
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"Pink Floyd on their way to Barclay James Harvest with a popsense"-Par Winberg, Midwestern Skies (www.angelfire.com/ms/MidwesternSkies/)
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-"standing out from all other bands...like a cool of Brit Pop a la Move 1968 and US 70s Power Pop but done in 90s fashion. Has anyone coined the term Psychedelic Pop yet? Just Bleeding wonderful. ..takes 2nd half of the 60s Popske by the ring it's got through its pink-purple-and-green nose and leads it round the arena with everybody from the Beatles to Tinkerbell's Fairy Dust lifting their hats and bowing". a UK Magazine
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