"Trip Shakespeare is a band that deserved mainstream popularity, but never got the exposure their music was worthy of, even with the critical acclaim they received. This album is their quintessential recording: pristine harmonies, unique drum and bass work, atmospheric guitars. The songs are alternately funny (The Slacks; Snow Days), hard-rocking (The Nail) and heartbreaking (Late; Gone, Gone, Gone). Don't let the term pop music frighten you...this is great stuff."
The Saddest Day of My Life
Virginia Lore | Seattle, WA United States | 10/01/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The saddest day of my life was the day I loaned out this cassette. I should have listened to my intuition, which said "NO--Don't let this one go," but I was really hip to the Trip and wanted to turn some friends of mine on to them. Even now, nine years later, I am haunted by the lyrics and sounds of Snow Day. If Across the Universe is ever reissued, I'll go without meals to pay top dollar for it."
Nostalgia-a-go-go
Virginia Lore | 09/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Summer 1993. A guy breezes into town from Minneapolis and Across the Universe becomes the soundtrack. Driving...smoking...laughing... So about this album you ask? If you can find it, buy it. If you happen to know a guy name neil who spent some time in Arizona a few years back, kiss him for me...I never did."
This is happy, fun music. Sure to get you going.
Virginia Lore | 03/06/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album, Across The Universe, is timeless. Every song flows into the next one. The Slacks has to be the best. Of course, getting to experience Trip Shakespeare live is the way to go. They were so much fun to watch, very entertaining. I hope that they re-issue this cd so that others can enjoy it."
Amazing from beginning to end--a true shakespearience
Virginia Lore | 11/28/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"To sit down and listen to this CD from beginning to end is a phenomenal experience. The shame of their music no longer being made is heartbreaking. From the poppy "Slacks" to the painfully romantic "Unlucky Lady", finishing up with "Honeytree" which builds to an unbelievable climax...The strong vocal stylings of Dan Wilson kicking off the album, combined with the talented,quirky writing of brother Matt and the romantic crooning of John Munson...Amazing!!!!!"