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Marshall Rhodes by Marshall Rhodes
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fave it Country Rock | Country Folk
13 tracks | 53 minutes
Released Jul 2006
on Big River Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:44 La' Pontchartrain lyrics BUY MP3 04:44 La' Pontchartrain lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:44 La' Pontchartrain
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 Brand New Coat Of Paint lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 Brand New Coat Of Paint lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 Brand New Coat Of Paint
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:09 This Perfect World lyrics BUY MP3 04:09 This Perfect World lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:09 This Perfect World
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:01 In The Name Of God lyrics BUY MP3 05:01 In The Name Of God lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:01 In The Name Of God
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 The Road lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 The Road lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 The Road
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:49 When You Dance lyrics BUY MP3 03:49 When You Dance lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:49 When You Dance
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:57 Love That's The Way That It Goes lyrics BUY MP3 03:57 Love That's The Way That It Goes lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:57 Love That's The Way That It Goes
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:13 Learning To Fly lyrics BUY MP3 05:13 Learning To Fly lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:13 Learning To Fly
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:32 Kay Marie lyrics BUY MP3 04:32 Kay Marie lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:32 Kay Marie
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:14 Not Far From Heaven lyrics BUY MP3 05:14 Not Far From Heaven lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:14 Not Far From Heaven
Top 40 AMA chart artist. Feel-good like summer, Roots Rock, with songs that are as comfortable as an old pair of jeans but can rock too with some deep-pocket ride outs for that open road. A Texan heart with a new California sound, "Gold Country."
Editorial review
Featuring members of former San Francisco area band Borderline, Marshall Rhodes isn't a loud guitar-based group but instead one that tends to take their good old time getting started. This is the case with the leadoff tune "La' Pontchartrain" that builds slowly into a swinging kind of country tune that sounds like Pirates of the Mississippi. A similar approach with the laid-back, mid-tempo "Brand New Coat of Paint" that has as much folk as it does country feel. And the group doesn't try to push the boundaries, especially on the pretty, Americana-sounding "This Perfect World," which brings to mind a classic Blue Rodeo tune circa "Five Days in July." Perhaps the first highlight though comes during the slightly up-tempo "In the Name of God" that isn't a gospel tune but seems like it was picked straight from Mark Knopfler's back pocket. Another pretty ditty is the simple, tender ballad titled "When You Dance." The group doesn't stray from this format with another surprisingly good tune coming down the pipe with the bouncy, catchy, pedal steel-accented "Love, That's the Way It Goes" featuring a bit of banjo from main songwriter and singer Glenn Burke. The lone effort where the band seems out of their element is the poppy country groove on "Learning to Fly," which is a tad too slick or radio-friendly for the record. Fortunately it's the exception to the rule of quality tunes such as the slow, shuffling Dixieland of "Kay Marie" that revolves around a trek to New Orleans. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
With Top 40 AMA radio play across the country, this band is no longer a secret. Marshall Rhodes debut album is a collection of tunes that will feel like family after the very first listen. To be certain these are vital songs about life, emotions, coming of age and war, but mostly this is stalwart songwriting that rocks with deep pocket rhythms, solid guitar work and the enjoyable sort of good-time vocals that usually come from the backyards and front porches at parties we wish we were attending.
Glenn Burke and Michael Lehman spent the previous four years refining their songs with the Bay Area band, Borderline. They have emerged with a sound and vibe that is rooted in acoustic music but can soar on the wings of Lehman's electric guitar work. With veterans, Adam "Bagel" Berkowitz on drums and Michael Godwin on bass they have a solid rhythm section to launch their songs from.
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FIVE STARS!!!Dusty wrote on June 21, 2007
Roots Music Report by, Robert Bartosh -GM, Roots Music Report www.rootsmusicreport.com This album is as good as it gets, and Marshall Rhodes nails each song on this album. From slow Roots/Americana to up tempo Roots Rock, all the cuts are in the pocket with a distinct sound that showcases a dynamic singer that is second to none. The musicians in the band are compelling and support the feel of each track with craftily created licks that enhance the lyrics and the vocal performance. Their debut release is sure to turn heads throughout the music industry.