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Not the kind of group that easily fit into one category, the quintet Star City may be described as a musical bridge that stretches out over the high mountain tops of rock and pop, with a faithful touch of twang, dynamic arrangements, and wonderful vocals by singer Jason Lewis. Sometimes extremely quiet and melancholic, but at certain times the worldly winds of great American soul explorers come rushing by, when they paint lively pictures of Phil Spector's thick Wall Of Sound and Brian Wilson's genuine creations of a madman. Well, of course, Star City aren't up there with the greatest musicians yet, but with this promising second release, 'Inside The Other Days', they definitely prove to be the kind of band to keep an eye on. On the downside, you'll come across the dragging melodies of 'These Little Pills', an unexciting filler 'You And Me', and the not completely satisfying closer 'Icarus' Turn', which are all just a little to slow to keep you interested all the way through, but then again, the honkytonkers 'West Viriginia Hill' and 'Terra Alta' are more successful and probably some of the best pop songs that you will hear in your lifetime, with an atmospheric soundscape, pleasing melodies, and - most remarkable on this CD - some really nice singing from Jason Lewis. You might ask yourself why a talented quintet such as Star City come up with some filler on a album that could have been a stunning masterpiece, but let's put it this way: These less interesting songs could as well be a part of their masterplan to fully showcase a band that aren't afraid to experiment and try something new. Well, that's what I think, but I would suggest taking a chance on Star City.
http://www.kindamuzik.net/recensie/star-city/inside-the-other-days/1294/
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