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    The Phantom Tollbooth 2002/Forest Glen

    Forest Glen

    Running in Circles

    (2002)

    Reviewed by Brian A. Smith

    Label independentThe Phantom Tollbooth2002
    acoustic rockadult alternative

    Running in Circles is a three song EP that is a mixture of what is good about adult alternative radio. The title track, a plea to be like Christ, and to be changed by Him, is in the vein of Ben Harper, or perhaps an unplugged version of Third Eye Blind. "Fast For You" is about falling in love, and sounds like a Shawn Mullins tune.

    "One Day Close" is concerned with persevering through difficult times together as a couple in love, and has an Adam Duritz (Counting Crows)/Rusted Root vibe to it.

    Running in Circles is the perfect EP in one way -- it makes you want to hear more by this group. If these selections are an indication of what the group generally sounds like, I look forward to it.

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