Search - Grey Eye Glances :: A Little Voodoo

YOU WANT THIS CD!!!!

Nicole DiCicco | Louisville, KY | 01/21/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Was voodoo magic involved in the writing and recording of the latest studio album by Philadelphia area band Grey Eye Glances? Perhaps "A Little." What else could explain the conjuring of perfect instrumentation, harmonies, and lyrics? The CD starts out with "Close Your Eyes," more of a rock tune in the folk-rock genre the band occupies. If you attend a live show, Dwayne Keith, keyboarder, background vocalist, and primary songwriter, would comment that this song was written about the book The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The chorus echoes, "close your eyes, we are buildings, we're so amazing, close your eyes, we are movement, we're all-inspiring..." Anyone who has read the book knows these sentiments sing of Ayn's philosophy. A well-rounded, literate, and musically adept band - intriguing, isn't it? The tempo is kept at a steady pace with the next 2 songs, "Oh No," a song new to this album, and "If I Was," a recap of an old favorite about the lengths we go to in order to be close to the object of our affection, or should I say, obsession? The first slow song on the CD is a new one, called "The One." A self-proclaimed love song, it captures perfectly the moment when love is born into an unsuspecting situation. Half-way through the CD you land on "Big Red Boat," the dancy, sing-along single from this album. You can't help but join in singing..."la da da da, la da da da, ...I'm building a big red boat, building a big red boat, with full intentions to set sail..." The rocking pace is kept up by "He and She." The poetic soul of GEG is bared once again in another oldie but a GOODIE, "Even." It is one of my favorites, but let the lyrics speak for themselves..."the figure in the mirror's searching for some perspective from some healer anyway, we both play games we despise. And should they come to bring you just a small bit closer to yourself, remember we are neither of us wise..." A dreamer's anthem, the second to last song, "Keep On," will inspire you to push for that extra mile when things look dark. Rounding out this excellent offering is, "All Because of You," a nostalgic look at love and life. If you are a fan of flowing melodies, poetry, and angelic voices akin to Sarah McLachlan, you owe it to yourself to get this CD and become acquainted with this intense and poetic band. And if you like what you hear, go see them when they come to your state, and buy the rest of their catalog of CDs, you won't be sorry!!"

A lush soundscape of melodic music to enjoy...

Richard Smithe | California | 07/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If Grey Eye Glances are ever to hit mainstream success, this cd is definitely not going to get them massive airplay along side the bubble gum, pseudo rock, rap rock that currently horde precious radio air time. Once again, Grey Eye Glances has released a collection of inspired music assembling their talent as a group. Each band member made contributions to each of the songs either musically, lyrically, or in the production of the album. While gone is the folky progressive sounds found on Eventide and Painted Pictures. We find that the band has gained an edge with straight on rockers like "He and She," and the fun "If I Was" and "Big Red Boat." Yet, we find that Jen Noble's voice can still envoke such a wave of emotions through beautiful songs such a "Good Folks," and "Even." Perhaps the biggest treats come in pop gems like "Close Your Eyes," which is very Sarah Mclachan-esque; and the Jen Noble/Dwayne Keith penned "Oh No," and "The One." If mainstream radio would wake up and devote some time to quality music, bands such as Grey Eye Glances could easily find their music being played in radios across the nation. Easily half of the album could prove to be potential radio singles if given the chance. Then again... for Grey Eye Glances it has never been about radio airplay. As every respectable indie band knows, it's simply all about making the music! Buy "A Little Voodoo" and experience the songs and sounds that you've been missing."