"This album is perfect for people who have heard Carbon Leaf but have never had the good fortune to see them in concert. Carbon Leaf's passion is to perform and this album let's that shine through. Between the amazing musicality exhibited in the solos, the energy of the performances, and the creativity in adapting covers of other songs to their style, this album is a winning combination. The other great thing about this album is getting to hear some of their new songs that aren't studio recorded yet.If you've never heard Carbon Leaf before, this might be a good one to start with. It'll get you hooked and you'll start watching their website for the next time they're in your neck of the woods."
Great Band, Great CD
J. Ashley Evans | 07/03/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I fortunately was given this CD by a band member of Carbon Leaf, and it literally didn't leave my CD player for weeks! I saw the guys play and they completely blew me away. The energy and quality of their live show is just awesome. This CD really captures the Carbon Leaf live experience. This CD is a really good introduction of Carbon Leaf. Some of my personal favorite of this disc are Home, Blue Ridge Laughing, Torn to Tattered, Wanderin' Around, American Tale, Desperation Song, and Toy Soldiers. However, all the songs are fantastic. This is just an all around great CD from an all around great band. Everyone do yourself a favor: start listening to Carbon Leaf."
Completely unique band with familiar influences
Donna K. Kidwell | Austin, TX USA | 05/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"These guys sound like they grew up on 80's Athens rock, bluegrass & celtic traditions, and spent some formative time grooving to Phish.But they are completely their own. With incredible guitar riffs to great vocals, they create their own sound. They understand the power of traditional roots to move their audiences, and are fabulous live."
Virginia Finest
Brandon B Call | Virginia United States | 09/03/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow, I first heard Carbon Leaf on a local radio station, "the coast" and I was instantly blown away. I heard them described as another "Virginia Rock" band such as Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Hornsby, Fighting Gravity and Agents of Good Roots. With some respects they are but in other they are not. The music is very fresh and instantly grabbing. The album was able to capture thier stage presence imaculatly as well as show thier true musical talent. One of those albums that stays in the CD player for months. Can't say enough about it."