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River Bends
Denison Witmer
River Bends
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop
 
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All Artists: Denison Witmer
Title: River Bends
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: The Orchard
Original Release Date: 1/1/1999
Re-Release Date: 3/11/2000
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 669910215128
 

CD Reviews

An oasis of clarity
09/17/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Denison Witmer's "River Bends" EP stands out as an oasis of clarity in an otherwise synth-driven, beat-conscious marketplace that churns out beefcake boy bands and "alterna-girrrlls" as quickly as you can say Brittany. The fact that Denison is a mere 22 years old is amazing because he possesses a voice that is seasoned, plaintive, and true. It's just he and his guitar. He is not buried under the weight of glossy production. The music is sparse. Above all, it is intimate. As Denison laments in "Steven" (a goodbye to a cherished friendship) "simple chords are lovely, simple words are heartfelt". Lovely, indeed. So, when your head is jammed and its all beginning to sound like white noise, kick back and spend an hour with Denison. Cheapest therapy I know of."
Better than nothing and nothing is better...
hcjoel | Stoney Creek, Ontario | 12/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jonah's onelinedrawing said that. Nothing is better than a Denison Witmer album. I first heard this EP, before his full-length, and I fell head-over-heels in love with it. The full-length deepened my infatuation with Denison's beautifully simple yet lush sound, his personal and touching lyrics and sweet voice. Don Peris (of Vigilantes of Love, I believe) brings out Denison's brilliance on the production end. I cannot get enough of him. I look forward to growing old with Denison's music."
Hauntingly quiet poetry song with heart. Moving and lovely
cakeater | 09/18/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sung in a sweet, strong voice that resignates over the simplisity of an accoustic guitar accompaniment, Denison Witmer's EP "River Bends" has filled my home with quiet warmth. It is charming and moving in it's purity and clean delivery of songs about love, friendship and change. There is a sense of real people, places and feelings in Denison Witmer's writing. He take's us along on his journey. He takes us on a Sunday. Down to watch the quiet waters run. Down to where the river bends. A wonderful EP."