Able Cain has until recently been a very well kept secret among Northern Californians. With the band's participation on Mootown Records' Tastes Like Chicken compilation CD and the release of the band's own debut CD EP, Able Cain, the cat is being let out of the bag.
Fans of the Police, Simple Minds, and in particular, the Fixx, take note.
Able Cain's strengths lie in well-crafted, sophisticated rock/pop songwriting, and skillful instrumental arrangement. With a line-up including singer, guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, the band has developed a style of interplay that renders each member indispensable.
Matt McCabe's guitar playing is full of character, and escapes the boundaries of simple overdriven power chord hammering that many young bands and fans settle for in current AC. McCabe and keyboardist Jonathan Reading play in true support of each other in creating the sonic bed of the song, with neither acting as a strictly lead or rhythm instrument.
Vocalist Greg Asher's soulful, intelligent lyrics are matched by passionate delivery. The band's Mootown offering, "Fire Flower," is an excellent introduction to Asher's commanding, gravel-etched baritone.
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The Lighthouse April 1995Reviewed by Jeff ElbelAble Cain has until recently been a very well kept secret among Northern Californians. With the band's participation on Mootown Records' Tastes Like Chicken compilation CD and the release of the band's own self-titled debut EP, the cat is being let out of the bag. Fans of the Police, Simple Minds, and in particular, The Fixx, take note. Able Cain draws from these sources, and updates the mix into…Similar sounding releases
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