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Artist: Rex
Label: Southern Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 718751853225
EAN: 0718751853225
ASIN: B000000J1G

Release Date: 1996-10-21

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Tracks:

Morning
Ride Home
New Son
Critella
Audrey La' Mort
Tubin
C
All Waves
Porcelain
New Dirge
Farther Along

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Customer Reviews:

Downbeat but uplift.......2006-01-17

This Ohio band reminds me of a cross between alt-country vocals, slowcore Bedhead or some Texas Trance Syndicate label outfit, and with a touch of New Radiant Storm King or Galaxie 500 pacing, if not as chipper! String overlays add to the depth of the tunes without growing schmaltzy or emo-cheesy; one bad member is credited for these pretty much alone. Intriguingly, it was recorded (well) at Idful in Chicago (Touch & Go affiliate?) and mastered at Abbey Road, not bad for such an unfortunately under-the-radar outfit. Guitars twang clearly, the vocals follow that post-M. Stipe delivery style without mumbling or mewling. The rhythm section's efficient but subdued. It's downbeat in an uplifting way, suiting a wintry mood whatever the season. Vocals mesh with the strings smoothly yet keep a bit of raggedness in that avoids monotony. Once in awhile, as on the ten-minute "New Son," dissonance and staggered beats keep you from drowsing. The songs gather momentum as they progress, building up to satisfying crescendos and emotional climaxes and while at first they may not knock you over, this kind of a collection grows on you more subtly.

When this came out a decade ago, I never heard of it. They could have been where Wilco is today, I reckon. Thanks to AMG, which ranked this in their top tier of "slowcore," I tracked down a copy. I understand that the band made other records, but that this one's the one to snag. This might have gained five stars, and only falls short because of a tendency for the vocals towards consistency but also predictability after a bit. While "New Son" does show that the band's aware of this tendency, the song lacks enough innovation to earn its running time. This is not a major shortcoming; they don't make a false step or hit a wrong note. It's intimate music made for long introspection.

Perfect for that endless drive.......2004-10-15

When this album fist came out I used to listen to it on repeat all day long. Never felt the need to change it back then (especially after seeing these guys live a few times at Spaceland). Still enjoy this album 8 years later.

simple, stunning.......1999-11-22

I bought this CD after a run-in with "Blue Eyes You're Not" from the Waltz EP. This album proved to live up to my expectations and has since been on my list of favorite albums. The music is quiet and dreamy, but honest and knows when to speak up. Fans of Low and the Red House Painters would like this. Anyone with an appreciation for beautiful music would like this. Highly recommended.

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