"...Every one of the songs here is about love lost. On the first four tunes, we find that someone is alone or lonely. Only on that last track, though, does Kline seem comfortable with himself. His reedy tenor quickens, aiming toward Slaid Cleaves, and the rhythm is relaxed and confident. Maybe it's because Kline has finally accepted his fate: 'And if you're wanting to feel different about everything you've done/Don't look back on what has happened, cuz those times are done and gone.'
As an early offering, this EP is a well-produced and -executed introduction that'll get Kline in the door..."
"...all five tracks are strong. Expect to hear more about Kline in '09."
-Aimsel Ponti, Portland Press Herald
"...Kline is armed with a ripened voice that seems stolen from a man twice his age, tired and dusty in all the ways countrified pipes should be. Time and time again, when the EP turns to the regular assortment of instruments (...oily guitar, honky-tonk piano), it’s Kline’s vocals alone that manage to strengthen the musical delivery. Elevation by way of human effort, if you will, with a suspicion that none of these pieces would work without his distinct touch.
"Opening track 'Anyway' starts off deceptively simple (cue beer nuts can), with a down-home acoustic and accompanying slide guitar creating an atmosphere straight out of Beck’s Sea Change. However, it doesn’t last: a twangy distortion crashes in only seconds later to introduce the pop anthem status (paper snake pops out.) Moving like an alternative rock radio jingle filled with country players, the song turns out to be the perfect introduction to Kline’s brand of rough-but-sensitive Americana rock. That sound softens even more with 'On High St.,' which trots along like a bittersweet horse to Kline’s tender, lovesick croons."
Thank you for adding up & coming reggae/dub/rock trio The Roast Beef Curtains from LI, NY! Please check out our Summer Of Pleasure '09 tour calendar to catch a show nearest you!
BIG SUGA @ Mercury Lounge NYC - 217 E. Houston
Weds April 8th from 8-9pm
1st 20 people to the show receive free CD of New Release "GET IN LINE".
Straight Up Rock 'N Roll - Come Dance Your Ass Off!
www.BIGSUGA.com
New Cd sounds great Travis! Ran into your parents and got it off them. It has a real nice clean and clear sound to it. Keep up the great work and have a great holiday season.
