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Great Music...DEFINITELY worth getting!

Cher n Jer | Texas | 02/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Local Tourists created an album filled with fine music. I find myself humming the catchy tunes...and there is such variety! The lyrics evoke many emotions - and actually bring forth laughter at times. The harmonizing and lead singing is great...and the music is very polished. This album has a little something for everyone. I highly recommend it!"

College Pop Meets Rufus Rock

JP Wintergreen | New York, NY | 01/31/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Fans of Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds will totally dig this album that hearkens back to 80s indie rock when REM, They Might Be Giants, and the Violent Femmes were writing tuneful songs that really rocked and with lyrics that you actually followed along with in the liner notes so you didn't miss a syllable. It is such a relief that this kind of music is being recorded again. Thank you!!!"

Fantastic freshman effort!

I. Fairfax | Philadelphia, PA USA | 01/29/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a brilliant album in every respect. Quite a variety of musical styles for one disc...daring in my opinion, but it works! The songs are catchy and hummable without being cliche."Lickey" is an epic. "Six for a Parlay" is raucous, funny, and smart. "Amanda"...simple but so poignant! "Katie"--an unexpected trip into "Hee-Haw" territory, but don't let that scare you, it's a great song! Really, "Happy Birthday" is a total musical banquet. Not a dud in the set. Congratulations, guys, and be prepared to give us more!"