GLORIOUS
Glorious (Toucan Cove)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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Every so often Seattle comes up with a sound. Whether you're talking about the proto-punk of the Sonics/Wailers era, Jimi's psychedelic blues, the arena rock grandiosity of Heart and Queensryche or the glory days of grunge, my sleepy little hometown has arguably had an all out of proportion impact on the American soundtrack.

Looks like we're about to do it again.

Fronted by Geoff Stanfield, lately of Black Lab, and Amy Stolzenbach, last seen as the reigning guitar goddess behind Seattle's queen of alt-pop, Carrie Akre, Glorious has forged a sound that their publicist sums up as "neo-psychedelic Americana Brit pop." That nearly covers it. You could say that they're simply, ahem, glorious.

Like that best bands from anywhere, the sound is crafted in service to the songs, and the songs, principally by Stanfield with some significant assists by Stolzenbach, are the story here. Moody, hooky, powerful, beautiful songs. Played with skill and passion.

Looks like my sleepy little hometown will be back on the musical map for awhile.

Track List:

Suddenly * California * Mansion Of Cards * Spit And A Handshake * Something More * Long Beach * Comfort Farm * Thought Of A Trainwreck * Crown Of Thorns * All Over You * Stereo * 20 Million

© 2004 - Shaun Dale