On 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 split to pursue other musical interests with some members forming Adelaide. Drawing heavily on their previous rock influences with an infusion of pop, this new incarnation has taken on a life of its own.
Overtired & ill-prepared opens loud with the driving "Starting Line" then flows naturally into soaring rock ballads "Giving Up On Progress" and "Straight Jackets." "Hard to Find," and the title track kick the sound up a notch and the melodic "Hymn" wraps up a solid debut.
Adelaide's first offering is both lyrically and musically challenging, proving these indies are deserving of a larger audience.
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Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #114Reviewed by Amy E. HallFor 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,…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…Similar sounding releases
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