February 22, 2005

{ Josh Rouse "Nashville" }

Josh Rouse returns with the comforting and oddly familiar sounds of Nashville. For his fifth album Josh Rouse displays songs that take you on journies through teenage years and broken hearts. There�s just no denying that he is in top form. Right from the opening track the Wilco-esque �It�s The Nighttime� he grabs your attention and shows no signs of letting up. The first single �Winter in The Hamptons� shares a certain kinship with The Smiths �Bigmouth Strikes Again� and other highlights include the soul tinged �Saturday�, the bittersweet piano ballad �Sad Eyes�, and the procrastination anthem �Steetlights�. All of these well crafted melodies are bound to strike a chord with music lovers of all sorts. After recently relocating to Spain, Nashville plays out like a fond farewell to the city he once called home. - Written by Jay, read more of his reviews at Caffeine-Headache.net.

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By Alan Smithee in Music, Reviews | Comments:

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I'm kinda picky about my alt-country, and I've been on the fence about whether or not to pick up this album. After reading your review and listening to a few clips on his site, I'm kicking myself for not having jumped on it earlier. It's a real gem.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Posted by: Adam at February 25, 2005 4:11 PM