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"Excellent musicianship is obvious
throughout the recording … West of Rome is just simple
enough to be considered folk, and just deep enough to be considered
alternative."
CNI Newspapers |
"Filled with gritty melodies and
rich songwriting, "Cranberry Sauce" contains more
musical honesty than the pre-packaged bands that tend to dominate
radio today. The perfect complement to any music collection."
Kane County Chronicle |
"Hey, yeah, I think I've
heard of you guys."
Peter Buck
at the Crocodile Café, July 2001 |
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West of Rome's sweet vocal harmonies and irony-free approach recall the Southern California sounds of the early '70s - minus the Nudie suits and six-shooters. Their music recreates the vanishing stillness of rural life, but rejects easy condemnations of modernity.
But why take our word for it, check out these great releases and decide for yourself. All selections are avaliable online or at your local independent record store.
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School and Books and Trains and Leaving avaliable now!
For samples or to purchase a copy please visit cdbaby.com.
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Drunk Tank Decoy was released February 15, 2005. Produced by former Wilco member Jay Bennent this sonic landscape of lush Americana raised the band's profile with national radio play, and attention from CMJ’s college radio charts and Magnet Magazine.
Check it Out at cdbaby.com.
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| Cranberry Sauce was released in April, 2001. It quickly become a favorite of crtics around the US even earning West of Rome a DIY pick by Performing Songwriter Magazine! |
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December Demos was a preview EP of new material released in Feb. 2002. Documenting the band while they worked out new songs for Drunk Tank Decoy (then titled "Shark Sandwich"). The three songs recorded for December Demos were rerecorded during the Bennett sessions.
While a limited run of this material was available it has long since sold out. For you die hard fans some copies have been seen on e-bay. Good Luck!
Check out our video from December Demos for Run
Like A Child.
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FIND WEST OF ROME ON SEVERAL
AREA COMPILATION CDs
Madison
Songwriters Group:
"Made at Home" West of Rome performs an early
version of Today.
Innocent
Words Records:
"A Warm Breath...and A Scream" West of Rome performs
a cover with Ed Burch and Jay Bennett called You Shared
You from the movie Dill Scallion.
Sparkler
Records: West of Rome performs Love Adamantine
& American Folk Music on "Milwaukee
Vol. 1.,"
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