Search - The Savage Juliet :: Longshot

Recorded live in one day in one room, its lo-fi sound is a blend of alt. country and rock reminiscent of bands like Mazzy Star or Cowboy Junkies. The songs on this cd were written by Kate Dwyer (lyrics and melody) and Scott Johnson (music) over a 6 month period and recorded after their first live performance at the Cutting Room in NYC. The title song "Longshot" has received much acclaim and won 2nd place in the ISC 2003. The songs on this cd are a collection of stories, reflections, and experiences most can relate to. Selected and put in an order to keep the feel of a story it ends with a song entitled "Thirty Years" which is solely guitar and vocals. It leaves the listener with a haunting feeling and to contemplate the idea of lasting love especially in the world we live in, possibly wanting for times gone by. There is a dreamy, simple, and atmospheric quality that makes it a great road trip cd, with enough upbeat moments to balance out the quiet and melancholy! . The band is currently recording new material with drummer Chad Pearson who played on "Longshot" and bassist Michael Podniesinski who joined just after the recording. Samples of the next cd are available for previews on their website.