Corridor Of Windows

Corridor Of Windows
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 639087002623
EAN: 0639087002623
ASIN: B00004UGZI


Release Date: 2000-05-22

Corridor Of Windows


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Tracks:

  1. . What She Wants
  2. In Your Arms
  3. Hello Heaven
  4. Why Cry
  5. Like It Or Not
  6. Wait Till You Find Me
  7. Corridor Of Windows
  8. She Sherea
  9. Never
  10. Where Is Daniel
  11. Private Eyes
  12. White Liar

Album Description

Another great Melodic Rock import from NEH Records.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The 80's will never die.......2003-08-12

I was turned onto this album by someone who would know how good it was, by Jerome himself. By the way, his non-stage name is Jerome K. Jones and he works in the video games industry now .../
After hearing me play song after song from the 80-84 period at my desk he offered to let me hear HIS go at 80's music, and I was very impressed. This album combines what was good about groups like Asia and Journey with a little bit of late 80's Def Leppard style harder rock thrown in.

5 out of 5 stars Its about time..........2000-11-21

I would just like to say that as a friend and ex-member of Storyteller. I have been a friend, of these guys long before Storyteller ever came to be. Having traveled to L.A. with my best friends in the late eighties, and after living the life of struggling musicians for far too long, I'd just like to say congrats to the guys, and its about time someone stood up and took notice. I am very proud of these guys after everything that they have gone through to be able to stick to it. Guys I love you all. JP keep strokin it, Craig you are still by far the best keyboard player I ever had the pleasure of hangin with in the studio. Jerome(Jerry) you will always have a special place in my life, and I'm sorry for all the time that has pasted. I'm sure Jackie is very proud. Hope to see you soon.

As for my review what can I say. I was there for most of these recordings, and even when Jerome would sit up late at night and sing into a set of headphones whenever an idea came into his head. Thanks Craig for putting structure to his brilliance.

What can you say about 5 part vocal harmonies, killer guitar riffs, and a solid groove. With this combination of musicians you can't go wrong. Keep it coming guys.

Always the number one fan.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent "newcomer" spinning a ripping yarn.......2000-09-29

Gee, i'll bet these guys had to rack their brains in order to come up
with a suitable name for their band. Formed by singer Jerome Story and
drummer Stephen Teller some ten years ago, Storyteller is responsible
for one of the best MTM releases i have heard in recent months. It is
one that is sure to feature prominently in my Top 10 ranking of
favorite albums at the end of the year. Unlike some Swedish
co-reviewer i could mention, i ordered this CD deliberately and with
malice aforethought. Considering the quality of their music, i am
anything but remorseful. Unless i am much mistaken, this ensemble was
the main reason for Billy Trudel & company having to rename
themselves Public Domain (which released a 1998 album entitled
"Radio nights"): after all, two Storytellers on one and the
same label is one narrator too many. Apparently there is also a Nordic
metal band operating under a similar guise, so any prospective buyer
should be careful not to get the two mixed up.

Returning to the
question at hand, i must say that i was mightily impressed with this
AOR/melodic rock outfit from the Golden State. "Corridor of
windows" showcases a delightful dozen of high-powered tracks,
combining unrelenting energy and capital melodies. This album features
strong lead vocals, an abundance of heavy guitars (for which purpose
Storyteller were reinforced by "guest star" Bruce Young) and
enough keyboards to send even the most jaded listener into a pompous
frenzy. Synthesizer credits must go to Stephen Teller, who also played
the 12 string. The remainder of piano and keyboard duties were
performed by Craig Campbell, one of the band's two regular guitarists,
the other one hiding behind the initials JP. Bass player is one John
Fagen. Teller shared production honors with Jeff Glixman, who produced
and mixed a third of the songs. Storyteller's music will appeal to
fans of bands like Steelhouse Lane, Balance of Power and Stun Leer,
while also reminding me of Tour de Force and Phantom's Opera circa
their debut.

There is little in the way of ballad oriented material
here. "Where is Daniel" is an acoustic based track with a
beautifully orchestrated intro and one of the brightest tunes on
offer. "Hello heaven" also has a balladesque structure, with
overblown keys that give it a progrock feel, but an uninspired,
somewhat clichéd chorus lets the song down a bit. No such complaints
are warranted though as far as the uptempo cuts are concerned, which
constitute the vast majority of tracks on this album. Each of these
have choruses that will put you on a natural high, with lots of
massive backing vocals. "In your arms" hints at the good
things that await in no uncertain terms. Starting with "Why
cry", the highlights follow thick and fast. This is an extremely
catchy song which, like "She Sherea", kicks off with a
wonderful piano/keyboard intro. "Like it or not" and
relative speed demon "Private eye" are no slouches either in
the keyboard department, as is manifested from their opening (synth)
chords through to their dying seconds. Title track "Corridor of
windows" opens with the onset of a breathtaking guitar solo. The
album's foremost claim to fame however is the epic "Wait till you
find me", which is over 7 minutes long.

Without implying that
they have reinvented the wheel, i would say that this is the kind of
album release that i wish i would come across more often. Not as good
as Dare or Harlan Cage (MTM's pride and joy), but a terrific first
effort nonetheless. If you want to blow your speakers with R & R,
and have it done Kenny Everett style (= in the best possible taste),
Storyteller are your band. Let's hope the story of their career is one
of the neverending variety.

4 out of 5 stars

Music Album:

  1. Carole King - Really Rosie/Her Greatest Hits/Tapestry ~ Carole King
  2. On the Road: 10-31-02 Los Angeles, CA ~ String Cheese Incident
  3. Top Hits of the Sixties: Groovy Hits ~ Various Artists
  4. Gathering of Souls ~ Darque Carnival
  5. Best Of Tried & True ~ Suzanne Vega
  6. Cauldron ~ Fifty Foot Hose
  7. Who Put Grandma Under the Stairs: Live ~ Demented Are Go
  8. Cinnamon Girl: The Very Best of the Gentrys ~ The Gentrys
  9. Street Survivors ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd
  10. Snake in the Grass ~ Southern Bitch

Music Album

Music Album

Music CD

The Survivor ~ Alphonse Mouzon

Beyond the Clouds ~ Free Flight

Brownie Lives! Live At Basin Street And In Concert ~ Clifford Brown

Spirit of New Orleans ~ New Orleans Brass

Cookin' ~ Miles Davis Quintet

Reflections of Germany ~ Various Artists

Dreadtone International: Patterns of War ~ Dr. Israel, Dreadtone International

From Nubia to Cairo ~ Ali Hassan Kuban

Kisetsu Makase Ni Hane Nobashite ~ Cliff Edge, Air Blaze

English Pub Sing-A-Long ~ Various Artists