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CD Review: The Snake The Cross The Crown has quirky name, good album
Kristen Podgurski
Issue date: 4/4/07 Section: Entertainment
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04/04/07 - The Snake The Cross The Crown has an interesting name and an even more interesting album.
The Snake The Cross The Crown released its third album, Cotton Teeth, March 20 on Equal Vision Records. You wouldn't think that Huntsville, Ala. would be the birthplace of an indie-folk rock band, but that is, in fact, where this band started.
Cotton Teeth is the 10-track follow-up album to the band's 2004 release, Mander Salis. In the past it has produced some quality records, so I expected nothing less from this release, but even I was pleasantly surprised. There is definitely something for everyone on this record.
The first song, "Cakewalk," is where the story of this album begins. The soft vocals and simple acoustic guitar chime in, and the lyrics start, "I wanna live on the stage / I wanna play the guitar, and I wanna get paid / But no responsibilities please / I wanna do what I want and I wanna get paid."
Don't we all wish that? I'll take being a musician over college anyday.
"Gypsy Melodies" is the core of this album's diversity though. The blending of fresh instrumentals and chorus-like vocals really make this song stand out. Toward the end of the song, don't think that your iPod is malfunctioning; the song fades out in true classic rock fashion.
"Electronic Dream Plant" is the piano-driven track on the record. The best thing about this song is the blending of piano, soft vocals and a simple drum beat with guitar melody.
The chorus repeats, "She said there's more to life than thinking / And that these feet will carry me / From the hills down to the hollow / In the end I'll come home for I am free / Sweet Virginia's left for higher ground."
Track eight, "Maps," is a very bare bones song. It is the simplicity that makes the song perfect. The quality lies within the insightful lyrics and lone acoustic guitar.
The introspective final lyrics end the story. "Enslaved by the weight of my lovers / Entombed by the love of my brothers / They'll still be around."
The Snake The Cross The Crown's music is honest and it doesn't try to be something it is not. They have a unique sound that makes its mark in an often times monotonous indie rock genre. My only complaint about this band is its lengthy name; typing The Snake The Cross The Crown time after time gets tiring! While you may have trouble remembering the band's name, you won't forget this record after you hear it.
For more information on The Snake The Cross The Crown, visit its site at www.snakecrosscrown.com.
The Snake The Cross The Crown released its third album, Cotton Teeth, March 20 on Equal Vision Records. You wouldn't think that Huntsville, Ala. would be the birthplace of an indie-folk rock band, but that is, in fact, where this band started.
Cotton Teeth is the 10-track follow-up album to the band's 2004 release, Mander Salis. In the past it has produced some quality records, so I expected nothing less from this release, but even I was pleasantly surprised. There is definitely something for everyone on this record.
The first song, "Cakewalk," is where the story of this album begins. The soft vocals and simple acoustic guitar chime in, and the lyrics start, "I wanna live on the stage / I wanna play the guitar, and I wanna get paid / But no responsibilities please / I wanna do what I want and I wanna get paid."
Don't we all wish that? I'll take being a musician over college anyday.
"Gypsy Melodies" is the core of this album's diversity though. The blending of fresh instrumentals and chorus-like vocals really make this song stand out. Toward the end of the song, don't think that your iPod is malfunctioning; the song fades out in true classic rock fashion.
"Electronic Dream Plant" is the piano-driven track on the record. The best thing about this song is the blending of piano, soft vocals and a simple drum beat with guitar melody.
The chorus repeats, "She said there's more to life than thinking / And that these feet will carry me / From the hills down to the hollow / In the end I'll come home for I am free / Sweet Virginia's left for higher ground."
Track eight, "Maps," is a very bare bones song. It is the simplicity that makes the song perfect. The quality lies within the insightful lyrics and lone acoustic guitar.
The introspective final lyrics end the story. "Enslaved by the weight of my lovers / Entombed by the love of my brothers / They'll still be around."
The Snake The Cross The Crown's music is honest and it doesn't try to be something it is not. They have a unique sound that makes its mark in an often times monotonous indie rock genre. My only complaint about this band is its lengthy name; typing The Snake The Cross The Crown time after time gets tiring! While you may have trouble remembering the band's name, you won't forget this record after you hear it.
For more information on The Snake The Cross The Crown, visit its site at www.snakecrosscrown.com.
