Search - Antigone Rising :: From the Ground up

Waiting, watching, wishing

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 05/29/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Earlier this week I caught a video on VH1 by Antigone Rising just as I was getting ready for work. I believe the video was for "Don't Look Back". I just loved the harmonies and the catchy melodies. I was quite surprised to find myself enjoying this song because my taste in music is usually off the beaten path from the mainstream. For the rest of the week, the band remained in the back of my thoughts. When I came across a copy of "From the Ground Up" I quickly purchased it (along with a couple of other cds). I really am not much of a country/rock fan. I find most country music irritating and most rock music rather dull. Thank heavens I cannot say that Antigone Rising's music is irritating or dull. The music is a good blend of rock and country. I thought it was interesting that Antigone Rising would work with Starbucks Coffee to put out a live album I(in a studio session with a few fans is more like it). Good way to introduce their music to new fans like myself. I like how raw and unpolished Cassidy's vocals are. Most of the songs I liked. I did think that "Happy Home" was a bit too twangy for my tastes. Singer Cassidy reminded me of Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines whose voice I find rather grating, a lot of the songs on the album tends to go into country more times than I cared to listen to. I wasn't terribly impressed by "Waiting, Watching, Wishing" either. The song did not have the same emotional resonance on me like the other songs did. My favorite songs on the album has to be "Don't Look Back" (co-written with MB20's Rob Thomas), "She's Not Innocent", and "Open Hearts and Doors". I also love the beautiful ballad "Michael" which is about the death of a friend of one of the band members. No matter how many times I have listened to the song, hearing Cassidy sings this song brings tears to my eyes. Overall I immensely enjoyed what I heard on this live album. In the state of music today with overproduced female pop stars, the industry needs more women like the gals in Antigone Rising. This is music with soul."

Fabulous Females Rock!

Marianne D. Pool | Austin, TX United States | 07/01/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I walked past this cd several times at my local Starbucks before actually purchasing it a week ago. Now it's the only thing I'm listening to in my car. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. My favorite songs are include "Don't Look Back", "Michael". My least favorite is "Happy Home." I would not describe them as country at all. These girls are all about rock with amazing harmonies and melodies. I love musicians that write their own material and this band delivers!"

Antigone Rising READY TO ROCK

gpluna7476 | 06/02/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hello! I have been a faithful fan of Antigone Rising for 7+ years. They continue to evolve and create amazing music together. From the first show I saw, I was captivated. They are able to capture the crowd like maybe no other band I have seen. All of their songs have deep meaning and allow the listeners to meander through memories of the good, the bad and the ugly. Antigone Rising's music is an eclectic mix of Rock, folk, country and ROCK! If you have never seen this band perform, your life is not complete! I highly urge each and everyone reading this to pick up a copy of FROM THE GROUND UP at your local Starbucks, ASAP. As Well, you can purchase TRAVELLING CIRCUS from the bands website, www.antigonerising.com. This album captures the amazing stage presence the Women of Antigone Rising possess. YOU NEED TO HEAR AND SEE THIS BAND!!! You will not be dissapointed...and its only getting better from here!

peace and platinum albums

greg"