Pete Ancient Band
Lady On The Radio
© 2000 Pete Ancient Band
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New-country/pop-songs, mainly acoustic arrangements featuring 4-piece-harmonies
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- 1 Lady On The Radio
- 2 Tequila Hideaway
- 3 More Than A Little
- 4 Ain't Gonna Be
- 5 Wherever You'll Be
- 6 Greener
- 7 Enchanted Forest
- 8 Crooked Road
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Acoustic based country/pop songs with 4 piece harmonies.
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Aiming to gatecrash the party of new country music
author: Andrew EllisRead the full review at the Heart Of The Rock website... On their self released mini album, The Pete Ancient Band play a stripped down, acoustic and melodic blend of pop and folk, as well as traditional and new country, all performed with conviction and no lack of talent. And it’s not just the packaging of the CD (a metallic tin) which demonstrates a thoughtfulness and originality lacking in other independent bands. Title track and opener ‘Lady On The Radio’ demonstrates the band’s tight organic sound and right from the opening bars hits all the right places melodically. Proving this music’s broad crossover appeal, the song is so imbued with pop sensibilities that even people who aren’t keen on new or traditional country will appreciate its melody line. Of the two more traditional country cuts, ‘Tequila Hideaway’ manages to deal with a fairly well - worn lyric theme without descending too far into the realm of the cliché, and the intelligently written ‘Greener’, contains some nice time changes. Indeed, there is definitely more to these songs than just new or traditional country. The epic and emotive ‘Enchanted Forest’ is a tune Dylan-esque in its ability to send shivers down your spine upon hearing it, while the well written and philosophical ‘Crooked Road’ demonstrates a catchy line in acoustic based folk-pop. The album is thankfully free of any fancy production embellishments – it sounds as if it was recorded live in one take and the contributions of the other members on brushes, bass and guitar respectively, manage to create a rich sound texture to complement Pete’s clean vocals. Those vocals shine most effectively on the acoustic pop of ‘Ain’t Gonna Be’, ‘Wherever You Be’ and best track on the album, ‘More Than A Little’. The first two tunes display a remarkable grasp of a tongue that is not naturally Pete’s own - unless you were told, you would not know he hailed from Germany. Whist the passionate pleas of ‘More Than A Little’ wander spectacularly into ballad territory and reminds me of when good music – country or otherwise – was about real emotions, sincerity and expression, rather than swagger, superficiality or a relentless PR machine. With minimum emphasis on technicality or embellishment and maximum emphasis on songs, intimacy and subtlety, The Pete Ancient Band have delivered a fine album which pushes the boundaries of both new and traditional country.
- author: Kurt Torster: Sfk Rock Ezine
[Similarities: Venice, Toad The Wet Sprocket, The Eagles] Rather pleasant country inspired pop that is primarily acoustic. Lyrically this is a few steps ahead of the rest and the harmonies are typical of the new country sound. Though maybe a touch slow for me, overall, the material is excellent and is brimming with style ("Wherever You'll Be" is a sure hit if I ever heard one), and maybe just crying out for a little kick in the pants too.
Indie/Unsigned Artists Review
author: The Global Muse Indie Music NetworkThis CD arrived in a nice looking tin instead of the usual jewel case, but the packaging was only the beginning of the beauty of this CD. The music is a nice blend of classic country and modern contemporary country. The songs are very nicely written and contain some great lyrical content. The music is mostly acoustic and contains great harmonies and lead vocals. The music took me back on a journey through my own past, which is the sure sign of a great collection of songs. This is one of those few country albums that make you appreciate the finer styles of music and musicians. - Michael Allison - THEGLOBALMUSE.COM