Embraced by the surfing community, despite not delivering typical surf-band power pop but more laid-back, easy-going maturity, The Red West are co-managed by professional surfer Tim Curran. The vocalist Jaysen Belt draw... more »s comparisons to Sting, U2's Bono and Jeff Buckley. Atlantic. 2003.« less
Embraced by the surfing community, despite not delivering typical surf-band power pop but more laid-back, easy-going maturity, The Red West are co-managed by professional surfer Tim Curran. The vocalist Jaysen Belt draws comparisons to Sting, U2's Bono and Jeff Buckley. Atlantic. 2003.
CD Reviews
Buy the CD - The music is fantastic
hday32 | Huntington Beach, California (Surf Captial of the | 01/08/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Remarkably fantastic! Jayson and the boys are in fine form on this CD. As a SoCal girl I have been following them from early on, and they are always remarkably fantastic in concert. Absolutely the best. This CD confirms it. Whether you are cruising down Pacific Coast Highway checking out the surf, partying with your friends on Main Street, laying in bed alone in the dark, or on the sofa with your "Hootie", this CD works. You can play it all day and all night. The Red West dominates! Rush out and buy this CD you will not be disappointed. Besides Jayson, Andy the Mohawk Man, shreds on the CD. Great musicians. The bass player is really good too, but I miss Ian the original bass player. He was spectacular: a 21 year old combination Entwistle & Flea. Regardless this will be the best 12 bucks you ever spend. The quality of the songs and musicianship make it a real value and notably recommended - five stars. Brings to mind Jack Johnson and his level of quality. Buy it now, buy it twice"
Good stuff
John | Kansas City, Missouri United States | 12/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw these guys open up for Dave Matthews in KC. i was really suprised how good they were. I told myself that i would buy the album when it came out. I searched and searched, but finally had to order it. When i got it i was a little disappointed. When i saw them live, they were unbelievable. The cd didn't seem to do justice to their talents. But the more i listened to it, the more i began to enjoy it. They have a very unique sound. they have a song on there for every mood you are in. This album is one of the best of the year. pick it up, you wont be sorry you did."
Home Town Hero
erstud82 | Visalia, California United States | 03/25/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Having gone to school with Jayson and seeing the potential he had back then, he has blown me away. I really dig this album. It's even better cuz it came from a home town boy. Visalia, CA now has something to look up to in the music biz."
This is a great band
Jeese Madskills | SLC | 10/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw these guys when then opend for SoCo and the Juliana Theory in Salt Lake City. I immediatly fell in love with their unique style of play. this cd is good from the start to the end...easily. The Red West had a great future ahead of them. BUY THIS CD!"
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1