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The Elms
The Great American Midrange
Genres: Pop, R&B, Rock

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Strut
2. Unless God Appears First
3. Country Fair
4. The Wildest Heart
5. Long Gone
6. The Shake
7. The Good Guys
8. The Little Ways
9. Back To Indiana
10. This Is How The World Will End
11. Thunderhead
12. A Place In The Sun

CD Details

All Artists: The Elms
Title: The Great American Midrange
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Trust Inc.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 9/15/2009
Genres: Pop, R&B, Rock
Style: Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Great American Midrange
UPC: 613481019838

Synopsis

Album Description

2009 release, the fourth album from the Indiana-born quartet who have become torchbearers for modern American Rock 'n' Roll since their inception early in the new millennium. They build solidly upon a tradition that stretches from The Band to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, with deep roots in the muddy working soul of their home country. They've also always fortuitously engaged the musical sweet spot of honoring the past while living in and embracing the present.

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CD Reviews

A genuine 100% listenable album

Eva Lyford | Midwestern USA | 09/16/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was delighted to listen to "The Great American Midrange" today and realize not once had I been compelled to skip a track or two - how long has it been since *you* had an album worth listening to straight through? The songs are each carefully constructed, passionate, and easy to get immersed into. There's a lot of variety from track to track and even within a song, while not sacrificing a coherent narrative. A Midwesterner like me hears the themes of local life as I know it and that authenticity is moving.

The lyrics are poetic and clever. The songs range from the powerful ("Thunderhead" and "Strut"), the race-worthy "Back to Indiana" and the soul baring "The Little Ways." The coming-of-age story behind "Unless God Appears First," addresses regret and repentance in the tradition of the blues but with a modern, neo-apathetic twist. An untitled bonus track is a sweet and savory ending to the album."

Brilliant, just brilliant!

JKSobonya | East Norriton, PA USA | 09/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is safe to say that The Elms is one of my favorite bands. I have enjoyed following their musical career from the "early days" in 2002 to today. The Elms continue to make honest, heartfelt, feel-good music on their fourth studio release, "The Great American Midrange." What an amazing record this is and a great follow-up to their last studio effort "The Chess Hotel"! Every song on this album is excellent; personal favorites include "Unless God Appears First," "Strut," and "The Good Guys." I highly recommend this CD. Pick it up!"