The Volebeats - The Sky and the Ocean

Artist:

The Volebeats

UPC:

054895212628

See Also:

Outrageous Cherry

Description:

Recording information: Iron Mountain Studios, Plymouth, MI; Tempermill Studios, Ferndale, MI. Unknown Contributor Roles: Russell Ledford; Keir McDonald; Scott Michalski. Detroit`s Volebeats` third full-length album, The Sky and the Ocean, is a standout effort demonstrating that their songwriting chops just continue to improve with each album. Once again bandmembers Jeff Oakes (vocals), Matthew Smith (lead guitar, vocals) and Bob McCreedy (guitar, vocals), serve up unforgettable melodic hooks with thoughtful lyrical content. The Volebeats` arrangements are uncluttered and the laid-back, acoustic-based country-folk grooves are embellished mainly by Smith`s haunting Shadows-style lead guitar. And that style is particularly gripping on the stunning title track, underscoring artful lyrics with an eerie musical vibe that resembles a `60s movie theme. The band steps it up on an uncharacteristic, although fittingly welcome, rockabilly-tinged number "Warm Weather," which features some rollicking ivory-tickling by one-time bandmember Keir McDonald. Although any of the group`s records would be a worthwhile choice, The Sky and the Ocean showcases an extremely ear-pleasing and talented band that has hit its stride. ~ Jack Leaver

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Somewhere in My Heart
2. It`s Alright
3. Don`t I Wish
4. Sky and the Ocean
5. Two Seconds
6. Warm Weather
7. Asking Why
8. Dead of Winter
9. Annabel
10. Drifting
11. Diamonds
12. Dear Nobody
13. Everything
14. Thought I Was the One

Album Information

Release Date:

03/11/1997

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alt Country

Label:

Safe House

Producer:

Jeff Oakes; Matthew Smith

Catalog Number:

2126

Original Release Year:

1997

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

47 : 39

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