Album Notes

Who is SLACKSHOP?

Singer/songwriter Billy Bartley weaves his introspective and deeply personal lyrics through hook-laden, infectious melodies and quirky guitar rifs. Lead guitarist Chris Greenwell adds texture to Billy's unique vocal stylings with tangible harmonies and rich guitar arrangements that fit to serve the chemistry of the song. Rounding out the foundation of the group are bassist/visual artist Patrick Donley (see "Jakeleg") and drummer Matt Nofsinger.

Their Music is richly textured,
intelligently crafted
and quixotically lyrical.

The new EP flows effortlessly
from the fragile, infectious hooks of “We Can Go Now”
straight through to the energetic, raw, multi-layered vocals of “All in Alright.”


"Americana rock with depth and mystery, which prompted one reviewer to ask, 'Tales From A Haunted Heart?' (Louisville Music News, November 2001 issue). With tracks mixed by Mark Richardson (Smashing Pumpkins, Emmylou Harris, Corrosion of Conformity) and an instantly accessible sound, this band has the potential to go very far." (in reference to Faint Praise and Happy Accidents)
--Glenn Watts, http://www.hongkongbrother.com/music/slackshop/default.htm

"Suddenly, from the foggy darkness of the stage, four guys called Slackshop appeared, plugged in their instruments and did their thing. Their repertoire answered the ancient question: is it possible to rock out and still sound relaxed or at ease? It sure is. Their music sounded like a cup of hot rock-n-roll chocolate on a frigid night."
--David Lilly, From the March 2004 Issue, Louisville Music News