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Beautiful

Mr. D. R. Ashton | 05/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After 4 years of waiting, still no sign of any new material. Wher are they now? I read on Bellaunion.com in 2003 they were working on a new album and Josh was going to release a solo album. Well, that was 2 years ago, so I am guessing these guys have broken up.



Yes, it has elements of Jeff Buckley. Not intentionally. Joshes voice is just similar sounding. Beautiful in fact, but without the range of Jeff. And yes the guitar sound could be similar to My bloody valentine. But there is no intentional plagarism here.

Just beautifully delivered music. Perfect infact. Don't let the religious content of the music put you off, I didn't



It is beautiful. Buy it.



Oh by the way, ignore the amazon desription up top. It has nothing to do with this band or or this release."

Surprising, powerful, and moving

Apekid | IL | 09/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"At first glance, it would be easy to underestimate this 2-disc set. It doesn't look like it would be much more than drinkin', losin' my woman, and more drinkin' rockabilly from the oddly washed out picture on the front. But mom taught me not to judge books (or CDs) by their cover, and with The Texas/Jerusalem Crossroads, mom was right.



What impresses me the most is the fearlessness of the performance. These are men who are addressing the issues of their own belief--about themselves, apocalypse, God, and Texas with the sort of openness reserved for private therapy sessions. It is a complete baring of the spirit, a willingness to make themselves vulnerable to an extreme degree that gives these songs their power. Without this total honesty and frankness, each song would come off as a parody of itself rather than the expression of faith, longing, and doubt that it is.



Beyond that, these gentlemen are gifted musicians, and Josh Pearson is talented both as a lyricist and as a performer.



This is a notable work that should be experienced by everyone, and experiencing it means giving it full attention. No listening in the car, no playing it while talking to friends or making dinner. It needs your full concentration for you to absorb the message and the raw emotional power behind the message.



I love this CD completely, and recommend it without hesitation to anyone who craves a sonic masterpiece, lyrics that have actual impact, and the raw, unabashed honesty so rare in most artists today."

What one would consider the real deal.

D. Park | California | 04/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really don't write reviews often. This is only my second. But I've been waiting to chime in and say this is one of my favorite bands/album. And I know you've heard that line many times reading customer reviews. please stick with me for a second.



I love music. Whether its shoe-gaze like lush or slowdive. Whether its post-rock like slint or rodan. Whether its math rock such as polvo or june of 44. Whether its emo like american football or saetia. Whether its bands like echo & the bunnymen or the minutemen, or mission of burma. Whether its the pixies, the cure, or the smiths. or lo-fi rock like Pavement or GBV. Whether its the stone roses, or steve reich, or animal collective. or bands like the cocteau twins or bauhaus. Whether its IDM, or post-hardcore, or free-jazz, or alt-country. I love finding new and interesting music, and this is a jem in terms of music with a deepness and open-ness that is hard to find. THIS HAS GOT THE RAW emotional strength of bands like red house painters, dead can dance, and over the rhine. I know I sound like a music geek/loser with all the name dropping. But what can I say, I really like music and I really like this album.



so, highly recommended for anyone with an open ear, and genuine love for music."