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Nifty little country/blues rock LP

dresneer | Basking Ridge, NJ United States | 09/23/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Those who bought High Uinta High solely because "that Jets to Brazil" guy made it are going to be in for a surprise. Jeremy Chatelaine has completely abandoned the post-punk sound of JtB in favor of a more laid back basic country sound. What may then suprise listeners even more? It's really, really good.Despite each song using the same basic acoustic sounds (with exception going to the oddly satisfying "Butterfly"), each track still manages to its own distinctive qualities.The songs are mellow and quiet, vaguely reminiscent of some of the "Electro-Shock Blues" era Eel's better slow tracks. The melodies are comforting, and the lyrics are simple and happy.The only song that get lost in the mix is the traditional folk cover of "Faithful Soldier", only because it sounds as if it were produced on a lower volume than the rest of the record (though there is something alluring about its beat). The highlight easily goes to the final track "Hollow Sidewalks" which incorporates key changes in a way it sounds as if two songs were cut to pieces, than interchanged with each other into a spectacularly simple epic song.To the post-punk indie-rockers out there, you might want to give a track or two a listen before you buy (a few mp3s are available on the Jade Tree website). Should you like what you hear off those two tracks, then I would recommend High Uinta High, which will deliver as well as the two downloads will."

Spirit of the west.

James T. Dixon | USA | 12/25/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album is pretty good but there are a few flaws.First of all this album captures the spirit of the western united states very well. Its very good to listen to on road trips and such. The songs are easy to sing along to and the song are catchy too. I would describe it as Acoustic folk/country.This album is rediculously simple, the songs are written well, but the guitarist uses all your basic chords in all the songs. This is a good thing but i think he could of added some other more interesting chord changes and melodys but generally for this style of music its good to keep simple. There are good mixes of faster and slower songs in it too. This album sounds simular to Hayden and has a very lonely feel to it. It makes you realize the beauty of nature but also makes you feel lonely.
I would check it out if i were you."

Great cd

rick j. barger | spencer, indiana United States | 05/23/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great cd.The more I listen to it the more I love it.I'm a big Uncle Tupelo-alternative country fan and I think this sounds similar.But,I hav'nt heard anything this good in a while.The music and the words are both great.I cant belive this is the same guy that sang on the Handsome cd.I liked that one too.I hope this is'nt another one shot deal for Jeremy Chatelain.You made a great cd,man."