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Nine Black Alps
Glitter Gulch
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
1. Over The Ocean
2. Ilana Song
3. Attraction
4. String Me Along
5. Never Coming Down (Live)
6. Coldhearted (Live Black Session)

CD Details

All Artists: Nine Black Alps
Title: Glitter Gulch
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Island UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 3/20/2006
Album Type: Single, EP, Import
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 602498530689

Synopsis

Album Description

With debut album Everything Is garnering critical praise upon its release in 2005, Manchester's Nine Black Alps took to the road, playing their brand of melodic post-grunge and angst-ridden indie anthems to sold-out crowds both here and in the States. In appreciation of the substantial fan base the band have accumulated, they release this special mini album of exclusive tracks and rare recordings, including favorites 'Over The Ocean' (Live) and 'Ilana Song' (Live), 'Never Coming Down' (Live), 'String Me Along' and 'Coldhearted' (Live Black Session). Island. 2006.

CD Reviews

Fresh Life!!

CEL | 01/31/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Last year, I had the great pleasure of meeting the lads that make up Nine Black Alps. Before I ever saw them play, I was intrigued by their wit and intellect.

Shortly afterwards, I was witness to the private performance of the songs on this EP, and I learned that that wit and keen analytical mindset is applied in their music.

First, I have to thank Nine Black Alps for pumping some fresh life into the rock / post grunge scene. These guys know how to rock - and still maintain the artistry / integrity to realize there's something to be said for simplicity and craft. Most of their work has been produced by Tom Rothrock / Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith), and you can see some of their ability to create warmth and emotions from the slightest guitar pickings at work here.

Glitter Gulch pulls together some b sides and rarities not found on their debut album Everything Is (which I also highly recommend).

The strongest track on this album (and maybe of any Nine Black Alps song) is String Me Along: beautifully arranged, simple, and straight to the point- as well as the heart.

That song alone makes this EP worth purchasing. But the tunes just keep coming.

This whole EP is worthwhile. Anyone interested in post grunge / indie rock should feel obligated to give these guys a chance.

Believe me, they will surprise you.

"