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Grass Roots Entertainment Review: |
Athens, Georgia's- The Lures |
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The Players: Russ Hallauer (Owner-Ghostmeat Records) Clay Leverett Jason Slatton Larry Tenner
Tracks: Surrounded By The Girl Best Thing Dolores 1 Dolores 2 Consolation Prize Gone For Good What She Wants Softly, Softly World's Tallest Woman Something Gone |
I've been waiting for this one and I can tell you right now...It was well worth it. The Lures have once again managed to go into the studio and develop another great sound to follow up their debut, "When I Was Broken" album. "Dolores" is a thoughtful and coherent blend of sounds, harmonies and instruments bonded together, ready to draw you in and keep you for a while. The first track, "Surrounded By The Girl", is an interesting and smart tune, crafted in a style that echoes the work on The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album. Acoustically driven, which is a departure from The Lures sound altogether, "Surrounded By the Girl" is a nice appetizer for the remaining album. You can't help but realize that this Athens group is growing musically and filling out nicely. The sound is becoming sharper with the lyrics developing clarity and more confidence. I would go so far as to say that this album has enormous potential for mainstream radio play. I would also say that mainstream wouldn't appreciate this album as many Lures fan would (also see, "When I Was Broken"). My notables for Dolores would have to be, "Surrounded By The Girl", "What She Wants" (GREAT TUNE!) and the title tracks, "Dolores1"/"Dolores2". This was a great venture from The Lures, taking me back to a similar group named "The Connells" who began taking the college scene by storm in the late '80's and 90's. I look for more great sounds (and chart makers) from these Athenians for years to come! If you'd like more info or to purchase "Dolores", go to: |
