
Farewell to Juliet
Grace and Dire Circumstances
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
Back after its highly respected and sought after debut, Echoes of Laughter, Farewell to Juliet bring to the table a highly credible, mostly pop-oriented record entitled Grace and Dire Circumstances. Jeff Elbel is a great producer, guitarist, and writer, so it's a blessing to have his name show up in the credits before I even hear the record. The song "Justice" appeared as "Bean" on a project by Elbel's other band, Sunny Day Roses, but then, of course, with a female vocalist. Steady BGV's, balanced guitars, and credibly sung lyrics put this record on a high rung of the indie ladder. For info, write to Marathon Records, PO Box 1222, El Segundo CA 90245-6222