Search - Velvet Crust :: Single Odessey

Why isn't this all over the radio?

PenaltyShot | CA | 11/10/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Man, I can't believe I'm the first person to review this album. Meanwhile, Britney Spears' latest effort gets about 1200 reviews, most of them 5 stars. What is wrong with this picture?If you have never heard of Velvet Crush before, then let it be known that these guys represent power pop at its finest. Actually, it is unfair to pigeonhole them under a "power pop" label -- they run through melodic rock and roll, a bit of country, a bit of the Byrds...all executed brilliantly.If this is your first encounter with the band, then start with "Teenage Symphonies To God" and then come back to this one."Odessey" (named after the Zombies' album "Odessey and Oracle") is a compilation of single tracks, b-sides and unreleased material that will make you wonder why this band isn't all over the radio.Listen to their cover version of Teenage Fanclub's "Everything Flows." Listen to the great guitar licks on their original tunes. Listen to their masterful Byrds covers. Listen to Matthew Sweet's great production work. This is one fine band.I am giving this 4 stars only due to the fact that I gave "Teenage Symphonies" 5 stars, as their masterpiece. But really, there are no bad tracks here. Crank it up!"

Hidden Gems Uncovered!

S. Moore | Redwood City, CA United States | 08/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This collection spans their career and it's worth every penny. One of their best CD's, ironically. The covers are great and Matthew Sweet's touch shines through on the earlier material.
If you like V. Crush, Matthew Sweet, or Teenage Fanclub, you'll love this one!"