For those us of who enjoy getting to know the bands and artists we listen to, good luck cracking the code to this one. Buffalo, New York-based band Adelaide appears to relish ambiguity. Offering little but the first name and last initial of each band member, it would seem that the quintet prefers to remain somewhat anonymous, without so much as a squeak as to who plays what instrument. Further, the group’s website offers no help by way of any sort of bio. The mystery men’s CD booklet is filled with fairly obscure lyrics in an equally obscure layout. Perhaps the rock outfit aspires to let the music speak for itself. Despite any ambiguity, the record is a solid effort with honest, downer lyrics over moody rock sounds. Though nothing groundbreaking, the vocals don’t lack sincerity. The impassioned guy-next-door vocal tracks are not unlike those of Seventh Day Slumber and Kids in the Way. Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz and Pedro’s David Bazan also come to mind.
Ratings – Doug Van Pelt 3/5, Amy E. Hall 3/5
Other coverage for this album
Decapolis May 2005Reviewed by Jacob GehmanIn music, no matter how shallow the concept sounds, it all boils down to a band's name. Consider, for instance, Big Dismal. No one wants to listen to an artist who sounds like a depressed rag, especially in the Christian market. Similarly, no non-southern gospel act should even think about calling themselves The McClurg Family Singers unless they want to spend their life opening for acts like The…The Phantom Tollbooth 2005Reviewed by Kerry MaffeoOn the surface, Adelaide seems to be yet another independent modern rock band trying to make it on the main stage. A deeper look, however, reveals a thought-provoking lyrical base and melodic driving piano and guitar musical mix. There's more to these Buffalo, NY guys than meets the eye! Although earning themselves critical acclaim in the rock community as The McClurg Family Singers, the band…Similar sounding releases
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